[AstroNet] Global Astronomy Month: April 2010
Kevin Govender
kg at saao.ac.za
Thu Apr 8 11:12:38 SAST 2010
Hi all
Please have a look at the information below and the website
www.gam-awb.org for information about Global Astronomy Month.
Regards
Kevin
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Subject: AWB GAM Newsletter April 8 2010
Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2010 05:07:07 -0400
From: Astronomers Without Borders <news at astronomerswithoutborders.org>
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To: Kevin Govender <kg at saao.ac.za>
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*GAM Newsletter 8 April 2010
*
*NOTICE:* Because of a problem with the automated mailing system some
subscribers did not receive the last GAM Newsletter. Some items are
repeated in this one to be sure everyone gets the news.
Coming soon!
Would you like to be part of a scientific project? Citizen Sky is the
answer. See the Citizen Sky web site <http://www.citizensky.org/> for
information on this worldwide project to monitor solve the 175-year
mystery of the star epsilon Aurigae. Then join us in an introductory
chat session
<http://www.citizensky.org/content/gam-beginner-chat-friday> on Friday,
April 9 starting at 16 UT to learn how to take part. It's a special
session for GAM and Astronomers Without Borders Affiliates that will
answer questions about Citizen Sky, Astronomers without Borders, epsilon
Aurigae, and maybe a bit about astronomy in general.
Happening now
*GAM Trailer released*
The GAM trailer -- 2-1/2 minutes of astronomy around the world
accompanied by music -- has been released. You can view the trailer on
the GAM Broadcast page
<http://www.astronomerswithoutborders.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=216&catid=99&Itemid=190>
and download it in high-definition (720p) on the GAM Resources page
<http://www.astronomerswithoutborders.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=239&catid=99&Itemid=180#Images>.
*International Dark Sky Week*
From April 4 through April 10, 2010, International Dark Sky Week
celebrates the heritage of the nighttime sky by encouraging people to
turn off unnecessary lights. The event began in 2003 as National
Dark-Sky Week in the United States and officially became international
in 2009, the International Year of Astronomy. The key to success is the
broadest possible participation.
Here are some suggestions for participating in International Dark Sky Week:
* Turn out your outdoor lights during the week whenever it is safe
to do so.
* Light only when and where needed.
* Encourage friends and neighbors to do the same.
* Change lights to a more energy-efficient type and install shielded
fixtures where possible.
* Look for nearby star parties or events at a local observatory
during the week where you can promote dark skies awareness.
For more information visit the International Dark Sky Week web site
<http://www.darkskyweek.org>. Also see other GAM Dark Sky Global
Programs
<http://www.astronomerswithoutborders.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=116&layout=blog&Itemid=225>.
*"Revenge of the Nerds" meets "American Idol"
*Online Voting Opens for the Spirit of Innovation Awards
From Monday, March 29th through April 9th, YOU have the opportunity to
vote for your favorite high school innovators! 24 of the top high school
teams have been designing the future. Its not science fiction. Its where
education meets innovation and entrepreneurship. Its where real science
gets real. Teams have created innovative products to solve some of the
grand challenges facing society. From rural water collection devices, to
robotic astronaut assistants. From Satellite attitude-control systems to
Navajo Solar Frybread Ovens. These students will rock your world! Now,
they need *YOU *to help select the winners of the Spirit of Innovation
Awards by voting online for your favorite teams. Finalists have created
videos, blogs, photos and more to show off their products. From *March
29 to April 9, *you can help a generation of 21st century innovators
change the world, one vote at a time. Check out *www.conradawards.org
<http://www.conradawards.org/>* for information on the teams, their
products, and to submit your vote. When you vote, be sure to select
Astronomers Without Borders as your affiliate.
*Unidentified Aerospace Phenomena (UAP) Observations Reporting Scheme *
Initiated during 2009 under the framework of the International Year of
Astronomy, the Unidentified Aerospace Phenomena (UAP) Observations
Reporting Scheme is aimed at facilitating the collection of UAP reports
from both amateur and professional astronomers, via a questionnaire to
be downloaded from a dedicated website. For information on the project,
its aims and how you can submit a report see the UAP project page
<http://www.astronomerswithoutborders.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=270&catid=124&Itemid=225>
on the GAM web site.
<http://www.astronomerswithoutborders.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=270&Itemid=225>
So far in GAM
The Members Blog for 3 April
<http://www.astronomerswithoutborders.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=276&catid=102&Itemid=218>
talks about three GAM opening events and an upcoming 24-hour observing
marathon.
Oana Sandu's blog post
<http://www.astronomerswithoutborders.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=275&catid=101&Itemid=189>
tells us "How to share your events using GAM resources" with four steps
to follow.
Winners of the International Earth and Sky Photo Contest on Dark Skies
Importance
<http://www.astronomerswithoutborders.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=279&catid=98&Itemid=216>
have been announced by The World At Night (TWAN) and Dark Skies
Awareness. Entries the night sky set against the horizon with backdrop
of a notable location or landmark. About 200 entries were received from
over 30 countries.
An interview with AWB President Mike Simmons is featured on the current
broadcast of Planetary Radio
<http://www.planetary.org/radio/show/00000387/>, a weekly program by the
Planetary Society. Mike explains how everyone can take part in GAM.
GAM events are scheduled throughout the United States by NASA's Night
Sky Network. See Night Ssky Network's calendar
<http://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/event-calendar.cfm?Year=2010&Month=4> of
events for details.
Other Announcements
*GAM Picture of the Day*
Have you got a great photo of your GAM event? Send it to
gampod at gam-awb.org <mailto:gampod at gam-awb.org?subject=GAMPOD> and we may
choose it for the GAM Picture of the Day. Be sure to tell us who is in
the photo, what's happening, where it is and when the photo was taken.
And check out all the GAMPODs
<http://www.astronomerswithoutborders.org/index.php/projects/global-astronomy-month/gam360/gampod.html>
so far!
*GAM logo translations available*
The GAM logo
<http://www.astronomerswithoutborders.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=244&catid=99&Itemid=149>
is now available in 13 languages and more are being added. For a GAM
logo in your language send the translated text to info at gam-awb.org
<mailto:info at gam-awb.org?subject=GAM%20logo%20translation>.
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