Astronomers Without Borders Sets April as "Global Astronomy Month 2015"
Global Astronomy Month (GAM), organized each April by Astronomers Without Borders, is the world's largest annual global celebration of astronomy. GAM is once again bringing enthusiasts together worldwide to celebrate Astronomers Without Borders' motto "One People, One Sky."
Global Astronomy Month 2015 fills the entire month of April with exciting programs for astronomy enthusiasts worldwide. Whether it's stargazing, sharing with the public, or the cosmos in art, there is something for everyone in GAM 2015.
Dozens of programs fill the month of April, with highlighted events worldwide, including:
- Thousands will view the heavens through telescopes provided by amateur astronomers and science centers during the Global Star Party, SunDay, and other observing events.
- The Moon takes center stage with a total lunar eclipse and other special programs.
- Online observing with popular astronomer Gianluca Masi will feature live interaction with a worldwide audience in four special GAM events: a Lunar Eclipse, the hugely popular Online Messier Marathon, Stars for All, and Walking on the Moon.
- Astronomers Without Borders' wide-ranging AstroArts program connects art and culture with astronomy in exciting ways with blog posts and special live webcasts, including the annual Cosmic Concert with original music composed and performed by Giovanni Renzo.
- Partner programs bring new audiences and participants: Measuring light pollution worldwide in Globe at Night, classrooms discovering asteroids in the International Asteroid Search Campaign, and more.
- Stars For All. In what may be a world first, astronomical images created in real time will be downloaded and converted into tactile surfaces, allowing people with visual impairments around the world to experience the wonder of observing LIVE with the Virtual Telescope.
- OPTICKS, a Cosmic Mail Art, transmits images to the Moon and back as radio signals in real time. This special event will see Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke's family photo (a print of which was left behind when Duke left the Moon) and Apollo 12 astronaut Alan Bean's lunar paintings both making the round trip to the Moon and back -- at least on radio waves.
- And there's an app for GAM. Alive Video Wallpaper for Android mobile devices from Bonne-App has a stunning line-up of GAM 2015 wallpapers anyone can download. Not only do they make a great souvenir of this years premier astronomical celebration but a portion of proceeds go to supporting Astronomers Without Borders' worldwide outreach programs.
The GAM 2015 website is the hub of all activities, with galleries, articles, and fresh content continuously posted. GAM participants will be adding their reports and photos about their local GAM events and programs from all parts of the world.
Astronomers Without Borders connects people worldwide through innovative programs that are accessible to everyone regardless of geography and culture. Combining local events with online technology and a global community, Astronomers Without Borders is a leader in promoting understanding and peaceful international relations, while also supporting outreach and education in astronomy.
For more information:
http://astronomerswithoutborders.org/gam2015-news/latest-news/2618-world-s-largest-annual-celebration-of-astronomy-begins-today.html
http://astronomerswithoutborders.org/
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Global Astronomy Month 2015 fills the entire month of April with exciting programs for astronomy enthusiasts worldwide. Whether it's stargazing, sharing with the public, or the cosmos in art, there is something for everyone in GAM 2015.
Dozens of programs fill the month of April, with highlighted events worldwide, including:
- Thousands will view the heavens through telescopes provided by amateur astronomers and science centers during the Global Star Party, SunDay, and other observing events.
- The Moon takes center stage with a total lunar eclipse and other special programs.
- Online observing with popular astronomer Gianluca Masi will feature live interaction with a worldwide audience in four special GAM events: a Lunar Eclipse, the hugely popular Online Messier Marathon, Stars for All, and Walking on the Moon.
- Astronomers Without Borders' wide-ranging AstroArts program connects art and culture with astronomy in exciting ways with blog posts and special live webcasts, including the annual Cosmic Concert with original music composed and performed by Giovanni Renzo.
- Partner programs bring new audiences and participants: Measuring light pollution worldwide in Globe at Night, classrooms discovering asteroids in the International Asteroid Search Campaign, and more.
- Stars For All. In what may be a world first, astronomical images created in real time will be downloaded and converted into tactile surfaces, allowing people with visual impairments around the world to experience the wonder of observing LIVE with the Virtual Telescope.
- OPTICKS, a Cosmic Mail Art, transmits images to the Moon and back as radio signals in real time. This special event will see Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke's family photo (a print of which was left behind when Duke left the Moon) and Apollo 12 astronaut Alan Bean's lunar paintings both making the round trip to the Moon and back -- at least on radio waves.
- And there's an app for GAM. Alive Video Wallpaper for Android mobile devices from Bonne-App has a stunning line-up of GAM 2015 wallpapers anyone can download. Not only do they make a great souvenir of this years premier astronomical celebration but a portion of proceeds go to supporting Astronomers Without Borders' worldwide outreach programs.
The GAM 2015 website is the hub of all activities, with galleries, articles, and fresh content continuously posted. GAM participants will be adding their reports and photos about their local GAM events and programs from all parts of the world.
Astronomers Without Borders connects people worldwide through innovative programs that are accessible to everyone regardless of geography and culture. Combining local events with online technology and a global community, Astronomers Without Borders is a leader in promoting understanding and peaceful international relations, while also supporting outreach and education in astronomy.
For more information:
http://astronomerswithoutborders.org/gam2015-news/latest-news/2618-world-s-largest-annual-celebration-of-astronomy-begins-today.html
http://astronomerswithoutborders.org/
AstroMart News Archive:
http://www.astromart.com/news/search.asp?search=.+
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