100 Hours of Astronomy: 100 Hours of Remote Astronomy

27 March 2009

A new public program has been added to what is already the largest science outreach event in history taking place from April 2 to 5.  100 Hours of Astronomy, a Cornerstone Project of the International Year of Astronomy 2009, will bring the Universe to millions of people worldwide with webcasts and telescope viewing.  Now 100 Hours of Remote Astronomy adds a new dimension to this unprecedented effort with several observatories generously donating time for the public.  You can sign up to control a telescope online and take pictures or have them taken for you, all with telescopes in remote locations that can be controlled from anywhere on Earth.  No astronomical knowledge is required and it's all free!  To take part, go to http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/component/content/article/34-site-navigation/228-100-hours-of-remote-astronomy

Organisational Associates:
ESO AAS INSU CAS STRW NOVA STFC SCNAT SPA NRC MEC CNES DLR ESA JAXA NAOJ APL PS ESF ISRO ICRAN NLSI NOT U Cluster NASAEAS ASI NRAO CEA  KASI EAE SPA AUI CROSCI


The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is endorsed by the United Nations and the International Council of Science.