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Old October 8th 08, 08:48 PM posted to sci.astro.amateur,sci.astro,sci.edu
Dennis Ward
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The Great World Wide Star Count
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/starcount
October 20 – November 3, 2008

This Windows to the Universe program is an international citizen-
science event that encourages everyone, astronomers and non-
astronomers alike, to measure their local light pollution and report
their observations online. The Great World Wide Star Count, part of
the Dark Skies Awareness cornerstone project for the upcoming
International Year of Astronomy, is designed to raise awareness about
light pollution as well as encourage learning in astronomy. No prior
experience is necessary--all information needed to participate is on
the Star Count Web site, along with a downloadable activity guide
available in eight languages. All observations will be available
online via Google Earth and as downloadable datasets.

In 2007, people from 64 countries contributed more than 6,600
observations to the inaugural Star Count. In order to build momentum
in for IYA in 2009, we are hoping to double our participation this
year and need your help!

Please help us spread the word to your members, families, friends, and
especially any teachers that you may know. Our downloads page also
contains a half-page flyer that may be freely printed and distributed.

If you or your organization are interested or would like more
information, please contact us at

Clear Skies,
Dennis Ward
Educational Technologist / Astronomer
UCAR Office of Education & Outreach
Boulder, CO
http://www.windows.ucar.edu
http://starcount.org

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Old October 8th 08, 09:24 PM posted to sci.astro.amateur,sci.astro,sci.edu
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The Great World Wide Star Count


HAHAHA!
How many grains of sand are on a beach?




 




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