Global Astronomy Month returns for April 2011

Hi,
In Limerick we're running 4 observing nights at O'Callaghans strand hoping that atleast one of the nights will be clear, for details see.
www.shannonsideastronomyclub.com/Club%20News.htm

A list of events you can take part in during April for GAM2011

More details here



Program
March 24 to 4 April Globe at Night - Northern Hemisphere
March 24 to 6 April Globe at Night - Southern Hemisphere
1 April Online Messier Marathon: Observe all the Messier objects remotely
1 to 8 April International Dark Skies Week
1 to 30 April 30 Nights of StarPeace
2 April Around the Ringed Planet: Observe Saturn remotely
2 to 3 April Beatuy without Borders - Saturn Watch
9 April Global Star Party
9 April Stars for All: Observe deepsky objects remotely
10 to 16 April Lunar Week
12 April Walking on the Moon: Observe Moon remotely
12 April Yuri's Night - 50th Anniversary of Human Space Flight
17 April SunDay
17 April Here Comes the Sun: Observe Sun remotely
21 to 22 April Meteors without Borders - Lyrids Watch 2011
28 April, 20:00UT Cosmic Concert - Online Musical Concert
30 April Write Your Name in the Sky!: Observe asteroids remotely
Throughout April One Star at a Time - Fight Light Pollution
Throughout April MoonDays
Throughout April Astronomy without Barriers - programs for people with disabilities
Throughout April Planetarian without Borders
Throughout April Astropoetry for Global Astronomy Month

Deirdre Kelleghan
AWB Ireland

April 2011 is rapidly approaching and Astronomers Without Borders from all around the globe are busy organizing events to mark the celebration of the month dedicated to astronomy and the beauty of observing the sky. Join them in this global pursuit of sharing the Universe with everyone under the motto One People, One Sky.



If you are still wondering how to get involved, here are a few ideas:

1. Check the list of GAM global events and see which ones you could participate in. The pool of choices is diverse: from star parties to solar observations, from remote observing sessions to cosmic concerts, competitions and cultural events. All these events are opportunities for your local astronomy club, planetarium or public observatory to take part in an international project and attract the local community to your venue.
2. Create an event to go along with one of the global programs, or something of your own. Share your event with the world and those in your area looking for GAM events by registering your event on the GAM website with a short description. If it's something especially exciting or innovative let us know and we might include it on the GAM blog.
3. Discover the Universe from the comfort of your own home. GAM offers two ways to enjoy remote observing. Join online, live events with real-time narration. Or take control for personal observing through remotely controlled telescopes or images on demand. See Remote Observing.
4. If you’re a teacher, take your class to one of the events happening during Lunar Week (April 10-16)—for example, SunDay (April 7) or an evening observing session. Your students will be fascinated to discover the sky above. And be prepared to get a lot of questions from them!
5. Organize a night out with your family. We recommend Lyrids Watch (April 21/22), as you can get confortable and warm right in front of your porch, and spend some family time together while gazing at the sky in search of falling stars.
6. Instead of a night out in a club, take your friends to a different party, a Global Star Party (April 9). You will have the chance to meet Saturn and the Moon, as well as galaxies and star clusters.
7. Spread the word about Global Astronomy Month among your family, friends, classmates, workmates, and neighbors so that they too can wonder at the beauties of the Universe.
8. Stay in touch by following our website and blog. Join the conversation on Twitter by using #GAM2011, share your pictures on Flickr or become our friend on Facebook.
9. Write an article about GAM if you are a journalist or a blogger and inform your readers about the events taking place near them in April.
10. Become a sponsor of this international campaign. There are sponsorships opportunities throughout GAM2011, both for the entire month and for select, targeted programs. Download the GAM 2011 Sponsorship Package or contact AWB President Mike Simmons This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Join the celebration in April 2011 as Global Astronomy Month brings together thousands of passionate individuals and hundreds of organizations worldwide to share their enthusiasm in innovative new ways, connecting people through a great sense of sharing the Universe!

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Astronomers Without Borders

Astronomers Without Borders is dedicated to fostering understanding and goodwill across national and cultural boundaries by creating relationships through the universal appeal of astronomy. Astronomers Without Borders projects promote sharing, all through a common interest in something basic and universal—sharing the sky.

Deirde Kelleghan
AWB Ireland

Hi Dave
Have you registered your events ?
Deirdre

I have just registered COSMOS 2011 on it Deirdre, there are some amount of events worldwide!

Seanie.

DeirdreKelleghan wrote: Hi Dave
Have you registered your events ?
Deirdre

I've now entered our 4 events, thanks for the heads up Deirdre.