Beyond IYA2009 Updates

12 November 2010

Last day: The Great World Wide Star Count
The Great World Wide Star Count encourages everyone to go outside, look skyward after dark, note the stars in certain constellations, and report what they could see online. Star Count is designed to raise awareness about the night sky and encourage learning in astronomy. All the information needed to participate is available on the Star Count Web site. Be sure to download the 2010 Activity Guide (available in 8 languages) to prepare your class for this project. More information: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/1087/

The World at Night Newsletter November 2010: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/1086/

International premier of the play ‘Bright Star’
In London UK, the international premier of the play 'Bright Star' about the life of Beatrice Tinsley, ground-breaking cosmologist, wife, mother,daughter and gifted musician. From 9 – 27 November at the Tabbard Theatre (near Turnham Green tube station).: http://www.brightstar-theplay.com

Schools Moonwatch: 10 – 18 November
The UK's Society for Popular Astronomy is holding its annual Schools Moonwatch from 10 – 18 November to encourage schools to dust off their telescopes and go out to look at the Moon and Jupiter. More information: http://www.popastro.com/moonwatch/moonweeks/index.php

Media in Education Newsletter:http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/1089/

MEARIM-II: the 2nd Middle-East and Africa Regional IAU Meeting
Cape Town Ritz Hotel, South Africa (April 10-15, 2011)
More information:http://mearim2.saao.ac.za