Colombian astronomers enjoy successful starparty
26 August 2009
A starparty held in Colombia has been celebrated as a great triumph. Held in the Tatacoa Desert, Observatorio Astronomico de la Tatacoa, during 17-20 July 2009, around 3000 astronomy enthusiasts and complete beginners enjoyed the spectacle.
Designed to honour IYA2009, the location was carefully chosen to give crisp views of the skies. Situated in one of the driest places in Colombia and far away from light pollution, areas were secured for astronomical observations, astrophotography, and conferences.
Various lectures and workshops were given, on topics as varied as "how to be a good amateur astronomer" to "the Colombian satellite programme".
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