[AstroNet] Galilean Nights - 22-24 October

[Kevin Govender]

Hi all
Another big IYA2009 project is on the way and we appeal to all to get 
out your binoculars and telescopes and hit the 
streets/schools/communities to have a look, together with the rest of 
the world, at Jupiter and its moons, as well as our own moon. When 
Galileo looked at these objects 400 years ago, it led to a fundamental 
change in the way human beings see the universe - an event that many 
consider the birth of modern scientific thinking. Let's share that 
moment of discovery together with the rest of the world from 22 to 24 
October 2009! What's your plans?

This is a reminder to all those planning activities for Galilean Nights 
next week to register your events at www.galileannights.org. There are 
also useful resources on that website such as sky charts: 
http://www.galileannights.org/sky_maps.html

Regards
Kevin


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Kevin Govender
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