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The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is a global effort initiated by the International Astronomical Union and UNESCO to help the citizens of the world rediscover their place in the Universe through the day- and night-time sky, and thereby engage a personal sense of wonder and discovery. Solar physics Special task Group
The goal of Solar physics Task Group is to help IYA2009 with solar matters. It aims to communicate the link between the Sun and the rest of the Universe, and so the place of solar science in astronomy. Our means are the suggestion, organisation and support of solar related events for IYA2009 and being the reference desk for solar matters. | The Great World Wide Star Count: October 20 - November 3 |
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| Written by Confedration of Indian Amateur astronomers | |
| Wednesday, 07 July 2004 | |
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In case some of you are not aware the Great World Wide Star Count began on 20th October this year and will continue till the 3rd of November this year. This count which began last year had over 6,600 reports from 64 countries. As per the description on the site "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!" There were a few participants last year. We want this to increase this year. Already there are several reports from India. For more details on this activity check this link http://www.windows. ucar.edu/ citizen_science/ starcount/ Its holiday time and you should be out there enjoying the heavely objects. The divali rockets will certainly cause some trouble. But you remember that there will be fewer rockets this year as the "Market sadak par". Complete information on how to participate is availbale at the following link http://www.windows. ucar.edu/ starcount/ downloads. html Do participate in this event and also post your reports on the site. What are you waiting for it free. Enjoy the "tare ashman par." Manoj Pai |
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