Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Oct 2011
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2011epsc.conf.1760w&link_type=abstract
EPSC-DPS Joint Meeting 2011, held 2-7 October 2011 in Nantes, France. http://meetings.copernicus.org/epsc-dps2011, p.1760
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Scientific paper
In 2009, the U.N.-sanctioned International Year of Astronomy (IYA) brought about an unprecedented number of opportunities for people to experience the beauty of the night sky and grasp its wonders. One of its 12 global cornerstone projects was Dark Skies Awareness (DSA). As part of the legacy of IYA2009, much of DSA became the program for Global Astronomy Month 2010 and 2011. The goal of DSA during both IYA2009 and subsequently of GAM was to raise awareness of the value of dark skies and the importance of its preservation through new technology (e.g., websites, podcasts, social networking); educational materials (e.g., downloadable homeowners guides, brochures, posters and activities); the arts (e.g., a photo contest); events (e.g., International Dark Sky Week, World Night in Defense of Starlight); Dark Skies Reserves and Places (e.g., Starlight Reserves, International Dark Sky Places, One Star at a Time) and citizen science programs (e.g., GLOBE at Night). Presented here are the programs that have continued for GAM as part of the legacy of IYA2009.
No associations
LandOfFree
Dark Skies Awareness During Global Astronomy Month does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Dark Skies Awareness During Global Astronomy Month, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Dark Skies Awareness During Global Astronomy Month will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1488187