Astronomer As A Choice for Children Future Dream
This story is not only about astronomy. It is also not an activity I conducted, but rather an activity I joined last February. The activity was named Kelas Inspirasi or Inspiration Class, and it has been held in several cities in Indonesia since 2012 especially in Jakarta, our capital city. In my place, Bandung, Kelas Inspirasi has been held for 2 times since 2013. Kelas Inspirasi 2014 is the second one which I had an opportunity to join as one of the professionals who shared an inspirational story to the primary students. The idea of this inspiration class (or let...
Under a Blood Red Moon
When the Moon turns red, it is surely a sign of doom. Or is it? On the night of April 14-15, 2014, people in North America, South America and parts of the Pacific will get to judge for themselves with the chance to observe a total lunar eclipse. Lunar eclipses occur when the full Moon moves into the Earth’s shadow or umbra. Starting with a partial eclipse, the Moon’s bright face slowly darkens, as though something is taking a bite out of it. When the Moon moves completely into the Earth’s umbra, it takes on a reddish color like blood....
Space, The Shared Frontier
Whether viewing space from the Earth, or Earth from space, the cosmos have the ability to unite us as inhabitants of one planet. This essay by former NASA astronaut Ron Garan, originally posted on his personal Google+ page , is a response to NASA's recent decision to curtail cooperation with Russia's space program in all but critical missions. It epitomizes the ethos behind Astronomers Without Borders and its motto, One People, One Sky. In any crisis the worst thing we can do is stop talking. We should not allow NASA and the Nobel Peace Prize nominated International Space Station program...
Share the beauty of the stars with children
Stars are the jewels of the universe; they enlighten our nights and our paths, enchant our spirits since our early childhood. Children entered a long time ago into a unique relationship with stars. Fascinated by the celestial show, the children cultivate a kind of friendship with the stars which adults do not seem to be able to seize. Showing the stars to the children is a way to renew this eternal relationship shared by all the generations of children. However, nowadays this magical relationship which unites them became more difficult to perpetuate; the majority of large cities ‘children miss the...
Astronomers Without Borders Activities in Nigeria
Since inception in October, 2013, the AWB has really made great impact in Nigeria. Starting with the partial solar eclipse of November 3rd, 2013. The AWB presence has been felt in so many parts of the country. During the partial solar eclipse witnessed in Nigeria on 3rd November, 2013, the AWB gave a donation of 500 solar filter glasses which was distributed among school kids across Nigeria. The AWB team organized an event that had over 800 school kids in attendance. The event was covered live by the 3 biggest electronic media outfits in the country and was widely reported...
