Remote observing with Astronomers Without Borders
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The document discusses remote observing events hosted by Astronomers Without Borders, including 100 Hours of Astronomy which had over 15,000 participants controlling telescopes around the world. The first remote observing event was in 2009 with 650 participants from 45 countries observing asteroids, supernovas, and more. Future events included Big Dipper to Southern Skies with over 7,000 participants from 80 countries and several events during Global Astronomy Month in 2010 and 2011 that allowed public participation in observing the Moon, planets, stars and more.
Remote observing with Astronomers Without Borders
- 1. Remote Observing with Astronomers Without BordersThilina HeenatigalaProject Coordinator – Astronomers Without BordersGlobal Hands-On Universe (GHOU) Conference 2011July 29 2011 -
- 2. 100 Hours of Astronomy:
- 3. Around the World in 80 Telescopes:
- 4. 100 Hours of Remote Astronomy:
- 6. 100 Hours of Remote Astronomy: 15,000 participants
- 7. 100 Hours of Remote Astronomy: Control remote telescopes around the world.
- 8. Take pictures with them.
- 10. No prior experience or astronomical background needed.
- 11. Just an appreciation for the beauty of the night sky. 100 Hours of Remote Astronomy:
- 12. 100 Hours of Remote Astronomy:
- 13. 100 Hours of Remote Astronomy:
- 14. IYA2009: Remote Observing with AWB – first event25 September 2009
- 15. In collaboration with Virtual Telescope, Italy
- 16. 650 participants
- 17. 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
- 18. IYA2009: Remote Observing with AWB – first event
- 19. IYA2009: Remote Observing with AWB – first event
- 20. IYA2009: Remote Observing with AWB – first event
- 21. IYA2009: Remote Observing with AWB – first eventAsteroid 152664 1998 FW4
- 22. IYA2009: Remote Observing with AWB – first eventNGC 7479SN 2009jf supernova
- 23. IYA2009: Remote Observing with AWB – first eventSN 2009jf supernova after a month
- 24. Beyond IYA2009: Remote Observing with AWB
- 25. Big Dipper to Southern Skies:Northern Hemisphere
- 26. Big Dipper to Southern Skies:Southern Hemisphere
- 27. Big Dipper to Southern Skies:Over 7000 participants from more than 80 countries!!!
- 28. Big Dipper to Southern Skies:
- 29. Big Dipper to Southern Skies:
- 30. Global Astronomy Month 2010:5 April 2010: Online Messier Marathon
- 31. 7 April 2010: "Is There Anybody Out There?"
- 32. 15 April 2010: "Write Your Name in The Sky!"
- 33. 22 April 2010: Across The Solar System
- 34. 1 - 30 April 2010: "The Universe at Your Command" Cosmic Treasures - 9 December 2010:
- 35. Global Astronomy Month 2011:April 1: "Online Messier Marathon"
- 36. April 2: Saturn Watch - "Around the Ringed Planet"
- 37. April 9: Global Star Party - "Stars for All!"
- 38. April 12: Lunar Week - "Walking on the Moon"
- 39. April 17: SunDay event - "Here Comes The Sun!"
- 40. April 30: "Write Your Name in The Sky!"Invitation: GHOU and AWB collaborationThank you!Thilina HeenatigalaProject Coordinator – Astronomers Without Bordershttp://www.astronomerswithoutborders.org/