Global Astronomy Month 2012 GAM 2012

Let's Celebrate Global Astronomy Month 2012 (GMA2012)

     Astronomers, astronomy enthusiast are uniting this month of April for the celebration of Global Astronomy Month 2012 (GMA2012).

"One People, One Sky"

MAIN WEBSITE:http://www.astronomerswithoutborders.org/

Ways to celebrate

NOW: Lyrids meteor shower April 16 to 25 , BEST DAY April 22
NOTE:time difference between US and PH time

quick note: Watching meteor shower doesn't require special viewing equipment like binoculars or telescopes.

     Every time the Earth passes through the stream of dust particles ejected from the Comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, we experience what is known as a Lyrids meteor shower. These brief streaks of light from meteors, sometimes called "shooting stars", peak on Saturday night the 21st April 2012 when earth moves through the center of the dust trail left behind by the comet. 

     It is active from April 16 to 25, 2012. The new moon gives a dark sky, unspoiling the observation. Lyrids is generally a fairly modest shower, perhaps offering 10 to 15 meteors per hour. (Upastrosoc-PH)

     The Lyrids meteor shower happens each year from about April 15 to 25 but the most are seen on April 22. Don't expect continuous meteors covering the sky but you'll still see a good display.  (US time)

    The Lyrids fall from Comet C1861 G1 Thatcher as the Earth passes through her tail. Activity from this meteor shower can be observed from 16 April to 25 April, but the perfect time to catch the Lyrids is during late night of the 21st to the early morning of the 22nd. (source: PH time- journeytothestars)

          

1. Online Observation-  enjoy the Universe from your Desktop! . Virtual Telescope . @Facebook
2. Check your local Astronomy Observatory
a. Astrocamp Observatory Services

Astrocamp Observatory Services FREE Lunar Viewing set every night weather permiting from April 2 to 7 

Experience: (I just paid 150 so I can see other planets) to be posted later :D I have seen Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, the moon ^_^(

Astrocamp is located in SM Mall of Asia, so if ever you are there try to visit it ^_^

Founded by Dr Armando Lee on May 15, 2009 (first light)
Location:Seaside Boulevard Street, Central Node, SM by the Bay Park, SM Mall of Asia Complex, 1300
Phone +1 632.854.2864
Email medlee1u(@)gmail(DOT)com
medlee1us(@)yahoo(DOT)com

Website http://www.twitter.com/astrocamp_ph





b. PAGASA located in University of the Philippines Diliman, 1101 Quezon City, Philippines.
NOTE:Best viewing condition so this will be the suggested first place for viewing ^_^ and there's also a planetarium in the PAGASA Science Garden.

The Astronomical Observatory
Telescoping/Stargazing
PAGASA


(c)ChrisVillarin.com

c. Manila Observatory (Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City)

d. National Museum ("Observatorio Meteologico de Manila" ) NOTE: too much pollution
located at the Rizal Park or Luneta in Ermita, Manila.

3. Buy One Donate One

     Buy a high-quality telescope and another will be donated to an astronomy club or school in a developing country for education and outreach. If anyone can attest that it's high quality kindly notify me thanks ^_^

4. Global Star Party - April 28 (my birthday! weee!)

    Bring those telescope out of the closet or go to your local Astronomy Observatory

     April 28th is the time to come out under the stars, bridge gaps across the seas, and join your brother and sister skywatchers in proving that the world is, in fact, “One People, One Sky.”

HAVE fun, after all you are unique! How many people looks up in the sky and appreciate it?