Post by richdavies on Jul 19, 2020 20:18:31 GMT
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Dear all
The following is from Nathalie at the NAW. Please pass onto you Society members. If you’re planning an event you maybe be able to assist.
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National Astronomy Week is fast approaching, and we’re looking for contributors who will be able to engage with the public and promote amateur astronomy. As many of you will know, Mars will be in opposition this October, with good early evening viewing conditions during November. Thus, NAW will be held from the 14th to the 22nd of November and will focus on the study of Mars. Of course, this year’s COVID pandemic has raised significant challenges and considerations, but we believe that it is a real opportunity to reach the public in new ways.
Due to the difficulty of holding socially distanced observation sessions, we are planning on using live streaming of Mars and online lectures instead. If your society were planning on observing Mars during this period, you could contribute to NAW. Anyone with a telescope and a webcam can live stream their observations, and anyone with internet access will be able to view the result. In addition, there will be online help with astronomy and Q & A sessions for which we would welcome the help of astronomical societies. We also need help with fleshing out the website with articles about Mars and observing. This is a huge opportunity to reach people throughout the UK and pique their interest in amateur astronomy, and also to raise local awareness about individual societies.
If you would be interested in contributing to NAW’s remote observations, get in contact by emailing nathalie@astronomyweek.org.uk As well as remote observations, there are other ways to get involved, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Many thanks,
Nathalie Korhonen Cuestas
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Best wishes
Dear all
The following is from Nathalie at the NAW. Please pass onto you Society members. If you’re planning an event you maybe be able to assist.
///////
National Astronomy Week is fast approaching, and we’re looking for contributors who will be able to engage with the public and promote amateur astronomy. As many of you will know, Mars will be in opposition this October, with good early evening viewing conditions during November. Thus, NAW will be held from the 14th to the 22nd of November and will focus on the study of Mars. Of course, this year’s COVID pandemic has raised significant challenges and considerations, but we believe that it is a real opportunity to reach the public in new ways.
Due to the difficulty of holding socially distanced observation sessions, we are planning on using live streaming of Mars and online lectures instead. If your society were planning on observing Mars during this period, you could contribute to NAW. Anyone with a telescope and a webcam can live stream their observations, and anyone with internet access will be able to view the result. In addition, there will be online help with astronomy and Q & A sessions for which we would welcome the help of astronomical societies. We also need help with fleshing out the website with articles about Mars and observing. This is a huge opportunity to reach people throughout the UK and pique their interest in amateur astronomy, and also to raise local awareness about individual societies.
If you would be interested in contributing to NAW’s remote observations, get in contact by emailing nathalie@astronomyweek.org.uk As well as remote observations, there are other ways to get involved, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Many thanks,
Nathalie Korhonen Cuestas
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Best wishes