Sat, Mar 14, 2009
If You're Not A Stargazer... Become One!
The public is invited to join in on
the fun as NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center celebrates 100 Hours
of Astronomy in conjunction with the International Year of
Astronomy. This four-day event, designed to bring astronomy to the
public around the world, runs from April 2-5, 2009 at NASA's
Goddard Space Flight Center near Washington, DC.
As part of the 100 Hours of Astronomy, the Astrophysics Science
Division at Goddard is coordinating a series of events in an effort
to bring astronomy down to earth in the Washington, DC metropolitan
area. "These events include live webcasts, tours, educator
showcases, rocket launches, and so much more!" NASA states.
A full list of activities is posted at the FMI link below, but
some highlights include "behind the scenes" tours of the Goddard
facilities; rocket launches with the NARHAMS Rocket Club; workshops
on how to "tune up" telescopes; a "Yuri's Night" celebration on
April 3; and a concert by The Chromatics. Some of the activities
require registration.
Outside of Goddard, related events include a 4.5 mile Planet
Walk along the Baltimore-Annapolis Trail, and a 'star party' hosted
by the Astronomy Department at Anne Arundel Community College. In
addition to star gazing, there will also be talks by planetary
scientists.
The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is a global celebration
of astronomy and its contributions to society and culture,
highlighted by the 400th anniversary of the first use of an
astronomical telescope by Galileo Galilei. The aim of IYA is to
stimulate worldwide interest, especially among young people, in
astronomy and science under the central theme "The Universe, Yours
to Discover."
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