GAM 2011 Final Report
Putting the world spotlight on astronomy for the entire month of April 2011, Global Astronomy Month 2011 (GAM 2011)-Astronomers Without Borders' second annual month-long sky celebration-brought together new ideas, new opportunities, and night-sky enthusiasts worldwide, all affirming and celebrating One People, One Sky . More than 40 programs and events filled the month of April 2011 during the second annual Global Astronomy Month. Enthusiasts in more than 140 countries took part in a broad range of programs highlighting Saturn, the Moon, the Sun, a meteor shower and more. Observing was the most common program activity. Thousands viewed through telescopes provided...
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Sponsors Media Sponsor Sky and Telescope Magazine The Essential Magazine of Astronomy Planet Sponsors OPT - Oceanside Photo and Telescopes Explore Scientific Moon Sponsors Woodland Hills Camera and Telescopes Be a Sponsor of Global Astronomy Month 2011 Download the Sponsorship Package (PDF, 842 KB) Program Partners The Virtual Telescope Globe at Night StarPeace Galileo Teacher Training Program Yuri's Night
Global Astronomy Month 2011
Global Astronomy Month 2011 is over. Watch for news and program reports, and plans for GAM 2012 soon. Read the GAM 2011 Final Report . Global Astronomy Month continues the excitement of the unprecedented International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009). IYA2009's 100 Hours of Astronomy showed what the astronomy community can do working together. Amateur astronomers, clubs, science centers and others held events by the thousands around the world, attracting the largest public audience ever. And everyone wanted more. Global Astronomy Month is Astronomers Without Borders' response, bringing new ideas, new opportunities and again bringing enthusiasts together worldwide, celebrating One...
