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Discover the Universe in Maryland and Delaware
Sarah Scoles
During the month of March, the Sussex County Astronomy Society and the Delmarva Space Sciences Foundation held three events — one at the seashore, one at a rocket launch complex, and one on a boardwalk — a s part of Astronomy magazine’s Discover the Universe program to bring sidewalk...
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Wed, Apr 24 2013
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Discover the Universe: Santa Barbara, California
Bill Andrews
One of the reasons Astronomy chose the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU) as its 2010 Out-of-this-world Award winner was its clear dedication to outreach. That’s why I was happy, but not surprised, to see the group’s interest in joining Astronomy ’s Discover the Universe program...
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Tue, Sep 11 2012
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Discover the Universe: Tempe, Arizona
Bill Andrews
Last month’s transit of Venus was a twice-in-a-lifetime event that won’t occur again until 2117, so it’s not surprising that astronomy clubs wanted to take advantage of it. As part of Astronomy magazine’s Discover the Universe program to bring sidewalk astronomy to everyone, the...
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Tue, Jul 24 2012
Blog Post:
Discover the Universe: The Sun, from sea to desert
Bill Andrews
It’s been an exciting couple of months for astronomy! The annular eclipse in late May followed by the last-in-our-lifetime transit of Venus in early June have provided amateur astronomers and their friends plenty to look at. As part of Astronomy ’s Discover the Universe program , Astronomical...
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Tue, Jun 26 2012
Blog Post:
Discover the Universe: Ottawa, Canada, 2012
Bill Andrews
As I’m sure we all remember, International Astronomy Day this year was April 28, and I’ve been hearing from lots of clubs about how they spent this special day as part of Astronomy ’s Discover the Universe program . I especially enjoyed hearing from Jim Thompson of the Ottawa Valley...
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Tue, May 29 2012
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Discover the Universe: Sussex County, Delaware
Bill Andrews
Astronomy Day has passed, but it’s not the only time to introduce people to the skies. Astronomy magazine’s Discover the Universe program works with clubs all year to bring sidewalk astronomy to the astronomically challenged. Gerry Lyons, public outreach coordinator of the Sussex County Astronomy...
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Tue, May 8 2012
Blog Post:
Discover the Universe: Dayton, Ohio
Bill Andrews
Sidewalk observing, the heart of Astronomy magazine’s Discover the Universe program , is usually enough to keep an astronomy club busy during a fun outreach event. But if enough groups get together, it’s possible to feature a sidewalk star party as just one of many activities going on at...
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Tue, Mar 27 2012
Blog Post:
Discover the Universe: Dorado, Puerto Rico
Bill Andrews
Astronomy magazine’s Discover the Universe program has helped groups all over the world inspire people with the power of the cosmos. Today’s international entry is extra special for me, however, because it marks the first update from my homeland of Puerto Rico. Gustavo Sánchez of the...
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Mon, Mar 19 2012
Blog Post:
Discover the Universe: Dallas, Texas
Bill Andrews
With the arrival of winter and the bustle of the holidays, it’s no wonder most astronomy clubs have entered a hibernation phase with regards to public events. But, to kick off our 2012 updates about Astronomy magazine’s Discover the Universe program, Sidewalk Stargazer Earl Foster took advantage...
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Thu, Feb 16 2012
Blog Post:
Discover the Universe: Houston, Texas
Bill Andrews
It’s been a little while since our last update about Astronomy magazine’s Discover the Universe program, but Jim Wessel, educational outreach chairman of the Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society , remedies that with news on his group’s latest success. Jim writes: [caption image...
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Fri, Nov 4 2011
Blog Post:
Discover the Universe: Jacksonville, Florida, Day 2
Michael Bakich
Saturday, October 8, was the second and final day of the Discover the Universe (DtU) public event held at Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) in Florida . Lots of people and organizations participated in making this a grand event. I want to give special recognition to Mike Reynolds, Dean of...
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Mon, Oct 10 2011
Blog Post:
Discover the Universe: Jacksonville, Florida, Day 1
Michael Bakich
Friday, October 7, was the first day of the premier Discover the Universe (DtU) public star party event held at Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) in Florida . Sponsors of DtU included the Astronomy Foundation, Astronomy magazine, Explore Scientific, Meade Instruments, Hospitality Inn of Jacksonville...
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Sun, Oct 9 2011
Blog Post:
Discover the Universe: Oak Harbor, Washington
Bill Andrews
The primary purpose of Astronomy magazine’s Discover the Universe program is to bring the heavens to the masses, whether that’s at a busy downtown street corner or a crowded neighborhood festival. Carol Ogden, president of the Island County Astronomical Society , took the latter route and...
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Fri, Aug 12 2011
Blog Post:
Discover the Universe: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Bill Andrews
So far, Astronomy magazine’s Discover the Universe program has helped groups put on sidewalk astronomy events in the United States, Canada, and Europe . We can now add another continent to the list, as I’ve just heard back from Tuan Duy, chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Amateur Astronomy...
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Wed, Aug 10 2011
Blog Post:
Discover the Universe: Clute, Texas
Bill Andrews
Astronomy magazine’s Discover the Universe program is all about the idea that if people are unable, unwilling, or unmotivated to go see the stars, why not bring the stars to them? I’ve just heard back from John Klebenow of the Brazosport Astronomy Club , south of Houston, Texas, a group that...
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Wed, Jul 27 2011
Blog Post:
Discover the Universe: Barcelona, Spain
Bill Andrews
Astronomy ’s Discover the Universe program typically involves astronomy clubs or groups eager to share their knowledge and expertise with the crowds. But individuals with a healthy appreciation for the skies and technical ability can take part, too! Last week, Spanish astrophotographer Joan Català...
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Thu, Jul 14 2011
Blog Post:
Discover the Universe: Ottawa, Canada
Bill Andrews
International Astronomy Day was May 7, and I’ve just heard back from the Ottawa Valley Astronomy & Observer’s Group about their festivities for the day as part of Astronomy ’s Discover the Universe program . Group member Jim Thompson explains: [caption image="/cfs-filesystemfile...
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Thu, Jun 2 2011
Blog Post:
Discover the Universe: Southern Colorado
Bill Andrews
Many astronomy groups took advantage of National Astronomy Day on May 7 to host public events. One of them, the Southern Colorado Astronomical Society of Pueblo , held a successful public star party as part of Astronomy ’s Discover the Universe program . Public relations director Alan Knight elaborates...
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Fri, May 13 2011
Blog Post:
Discover the Universe: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Bill Andrews
For the second time is as many weeks (after Thessaloniki, Greece ), Astronomy ’s Discover the Universe program can claim an event full of successful sidewalk astronomy. Ted Forte of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers reports: [caption image="/cfs-filesystemfile.ashx/__key/CommunityServer...
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Tue, Apr 26 2011
Blog Post:
Discover the Universe: Thessaloniki, Greece
Bill Andrews
Astronomy magazine’s Discover the Universe program is only a few months old, but we’ve already had our first successful event! Andreas Vossinakis of The Friends of Astronomy club in Thessaloniki, Greece ( http://www.ofa.gr/ ), explains : [caption image="/cfs-filesystemfile.ashx/__key...
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Tue, Apr 19 2011