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Be part of a chain of events traveling around the world in 30 nights... April 1 to 30, 2011 THIRTY NIGHTS OF STARPEACE is a global project inspired by the idea of sharing the starry-night experience among neighboring astronomy groups across national borders, one segment of the globe at a time, on successive nights during the month of April. It's a way of bringing to focus a spirit of fellowship, communication, and a love for the high and open sky within a specific part of the world every single night.
Welcome to the GAM 2012 Astropoetry Blog! We have set this blog up as a special place for astropoems relating to GAM 2012 programs. Most especially, we’re looking for poems from our readers focused on two areas: (1) Dark Skies , both their beauty and the need for them; and (2) the Moon . Write your “moonlight cocktails” of poetry now — and send them to [email protected] — so that during Lunar Week (April 1-7) we will have brand-new moon-related poems to show our readers on every day of that week. And you will have the satisfaction of being a...
Throughout April, 2011 Following the outstanding success of 100 Hours of Remote Astronomy in April 2009 and continuing AWB remote observing programs , Global Astronomy Month 2011 (GAM2011) is introducing special remote observing programs throughout the month. Exciting activities using advanced, remotely-accessible observatories will include online guided cosmic shows, free personal remote observing sessions, and special discounts for observing time for those who want to do more. Discover the benefits of remote astronomy and enjoy the sky from the comfort of your own home.
Is there is a single day set aside emphasizing the right to starlight? World Night in Defence of the Starlight happens on April 20 every year to remind us of the need to preserve our right to view a dark night sky full of stars and to take steps to prevent its disappearance. The World Night in Defence of the Starlight is promoted annually as part of our cultural, scientific and environmental heritage. Activities can include switching-off lights at night to recover the stars and save energy. Organize artistic competitions, exhibitions, media campaigns, or conferences on the beauty of the...
What can kids do to become involved in preserving dark skies? During April, kids pick which activities to do to become Dark Skies Rangers. They can: Do energy saving kinds of things, especially by helping make the sky darker at night. Turning off outdoor lights at a curfew like 10pm is the easiest. Figure out how much energy is saved if they replace an outdoor light with a Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL). Use “ Home Outdoor Lighting Audit ” worksheet. Ask older family members to change out an outdoor light for a more efficient bulb and perhaps shield the bulb...
What if you have only a few minutes to learn about the impact of dark skies on our lives? Ten minute audio podcasts on dark skies awareness are available at 365DaysofAstronomy.org . They’re a fun way of learning about serious light pollution issues that affect energy use, our health and wildlife. Happy Nights: Dark Skies and Global Astronomy Month Dark Skies Crusader Sheds Light on Light Pollution . Hey, Light, Get Off of My Lawn! GLOBE at Night 2011
