[AstroNet] AstroNet Digest, Vol 20, Issue 2

[James Chibueze]

Hi Kevin,

The stellarium indicates that the eclipse would not be very visible here in
Nigeria,
Is there anything else we can do on that day to stimulate young minds
towards Astronomy?
My outreach plans is progressing.
cheers
James

On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 11:00 AM, <astronet-request at mail.saasta.ac.za>wrote:

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>   1. Eclipse and Launch of IYA2009 (Kevin Govender)
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> Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:23:38 +0200
> From: Kevin Govender <kg at saao.ac.za>
> Subject: [AstroNet] Eclipse and Launch of IYA2009
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> Hi all
> This is a reminder to everyone to get ready for the partial solar
> eclipse on Monday 26th January 2009 (~7:00 to ~09:30)
> Please take a few minutes to let us know what activities you have
> planned for the eclipse so that we can put that information on the IYA
> website.
> Remember that this eclipse is being used as a launch of the
> International Year of Astronomy in South Africa so we would like there
> to be as many viewing sites as possible.
> Please check out the website for viewing information and ordering
> eclipse viewers.
>
> It is extremely easy to participate in the event - simply obtain eclipse
> viewers (can be ordered from www.planetarium.co.za) and have a few
> people available at your venue to talk to people about how eclipses
> work. All the information you will need is on www.planetarium.co.za.
>
> There will be a lot of media coverage so I encourage your institution to
> simply send us an email (to info at astronomy2009.org.za) with the plans
> you have and we will publicise it for you on the website and possibly
> refer media personnel to you.
>
> Regards
> Kevin
> 0824878466
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> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:04:43 +0200
> From: Veronique Kazie-Ravat <vk at saao.ac.za>
> Subject: [AstroNet] request for astronomical presentations/pictures
> To: staff <staff at saao.ac.za>, Astronet <astronet at mail.saasta.ac.za>
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> Hi there
>
> This is a request for astronomical presentations and pictures for the
> AstroCD. For those not familiar with the AstroCD: it's a compilation of
> FREE astronomical resources, software, etc available on the internet.
> The AstroCD lacks astronomical presentations that can be used by
> outreach leaders and educators.  Given that astronomy has been
> introduced in the curriculum under the heading  "Earth and Beyond",
> there's an increasing demand for information and resources. Some ideas:
> 1. Presentations on SALT (from construction to present)
> 2. Planets
> 3. The Sun
> 3. Galaxies
> 4. etc, etc, etc
>
> PLEASE CONSIDER COPYRIGHT PROTECTION. The AstroCD is distributed to the
> public, with the right to copy, redistribute, extract information as
> required.  So please ensure that the resources/presentations you offer
> are completely legal.
>
> Please forward any queries to me directly.
>
> Kind regards
> Veronique
> vk at saao.ac.za
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Chibueze, James O.
Department of Physics & Astronomy,
University of Nigeria,
Nsukka, Enugu State.
Nigeria.
Mobile: +234-803-540-5064
Email: james.chibueze at gmail.com
The mind is like a parachute, it works best when it is open…..
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