remote observing with astronomers without borders
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Presentation of the talk delivered virtually at "Global Hands on Universe" (GHOU2012) conference.TRANSCRIPT
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Remote Observing with Astronomers Without Borders
Thilina HeenatigalaProject Coordinator – Astronomers Without Borders
Global Hands-On Universe (GHOU) Conference 2011July 29 2011 -
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100 Hours of Astronomy:
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Around the World in 80 Telescopes:
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100 Hours of Remote Astronomy:
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15,000 participants
100 Hours of Remote Astronomy:
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•Control remote telescopes around the world.
•Take pictures with them.
•Free telescope time.
•No prior experience or astronomical background
needed.
•Just an appreciation for the beauty of the night sky.
100 Hours of Remote Astronomy:
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100 Hours of Remote Astronomy:
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100 Hours of Remote Astronomy:
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100 Hours of Remote Astronomy:
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•25 September 2009
•In collaboration with Virtual Telescope, Italy
•650 participants
•45 different countries (Italy, UK, USA, Austria, Canada,
India, Malaysia, Belgium, France, Sweden, Iran,
Macedonia, Australia, Nicaragua, Netherlands, Ireland,
Germany, Brazil and Uganda)
IYA2009: Remote Observing with AWB – first event
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IYA2009: Remote Observing with AWB – first event
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IYA2009: Remote Observing with AWB – first event
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IYA2009: Remote Observing with AWB – first event
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IYA2009: Remote Observing with AWB – first event
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IYA2009: Remote Observing with AWB – first event
Asteroid 152664 1998 FW4
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IYA2009: Remote Observing with AWB – first event
NGC 7479
SN 2009jf supernova
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IYA2009: Remote Observing with AWB – first event
SN 2009jf supernova after a month
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Beyond IYA2009: Remote Observing with AWB
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Big Dipper to Southern Skies:
Northern Hemisphere
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Big Dipper to Southern Skies:
Southern Hemisphere
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Over 7000 participants from more than 80 countries!!!
Big Dipper to Southern Skies:
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Big Dipper to Southern Skies:
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Big Dipper to Southern Skies:
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Global Astronomy Month 2010:
•5 April 2010: Online Messier Marathon
•7 April 2010: "Is There Anybody Out There?"
•15 April 2010: "Write Your Name in The Sky!"
•22 April 2010: Across The Solar System
•1 - 30 April 2010: "The Universe at Your
Command"
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Cosmic Treasures - 9 December 2010:
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Global Astronomy Month 2011:
•April 1: "Online Messier Marathon"
•April 2: Saturn Watch - "Around the Ringed Planet"
•April 9: Global Star Party - "Stars for All!"
•April 12: Lunar Week - "Walking on the Moon"
•April 17: SunDay event - "Here Comes The Sun!"
•April 30: "Write Your Name in The Sky!"
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Invitation: GHOU and AWB collaboration
Thank you!
Thilina HeenatigalaProject Coordinator – Astronomers Without Bordershttp://www.astronomerswithoutborders.org/