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Posted by Christine Alcott May 11, 2007 |
Saturday, May 19, 2007 will be the 1st International Sidewalk Astronomy Night. Join amateur astronomers all over the world and look to the night skies on May 19.
The official website says: "Our goal is to take 1000 scopes to the public on the same night worldwide, reaching hundreds of thousands of people and uniting amateur astronomers on different continents."
Be sure to check the International Sidewalk Astronomy official website to see if there is already a viewing location in your area, or to find out what parts of the world are participating. If there is nothing in your area, you can volunteer to set up a telescope in a public area for viewing. If that is not for you, you can sill view and home and know you are taking part in a worldwide effort to enjoy the night sky.
Be sure to brush up on your astronomy:
- Space.com - facts,hints, and tips, as well as links to see what stars will be seen in your area
- Kid's Astronomy - a great site for kids to explore
- Astronomy.com - News, star charts, and a good kid's area