Ano Internacional da Astronomia 2009

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Estão a decorrer as 100 Horas de Astronomia o mais importante projecto do Ano Internacional da Astronomia 2009. É a maior acção de divulgação de Astronomia de todos os tempos, e conta com a colaboração de investigadores, astrónomos amadores, professores, planetários e de outros centros de ciência por todo o mundo.

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Ininterruptamente durante 100 horas, entre 2 e 5 de Abril, alguém, algures no planeta estará a observar através de um telescópio, numa palestra sobre um tema de astronomia, a ver uma sessão de planetário, ou na Internet a descobrir como trabalham os investigadores.

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Os melhores astrónomos do planeta vão ser observados em directo durante 24 horas por todos os cantos da Terra. Os observatórios mais avançados do mundo, do Pólo Sul ao espaço, vão reunir-se para uma espécie de "Big Brother" astronómico. A iniciativa "Volta ao Mundo em 80 Telescópios", do Ano Internacional da Astronomia (AIA 2009), arranca às 10 horas do dia 3 de Abril.

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"100 Hours of Astronomy" is a global four-day astronomical event giving you the chance to discover the universe for yourself. It runs from 2 April to 5 April and is part of the "International Year of Astronomy 2009". There are free public activities happening all around the world (see our website), as well as right here on Ustream!

On April 2 we're streaming the opening event featuring Galileo's original telescope, followed by live discussion with astronomers from science centers around the world.

On April 3-4 join us as we go "Around the World in 80 Telescopes". An unprecedented live 24-hour webcast takes you around the globe to the greatest telescopes on and off the planet.

fonte: www.ustream.tv/channel/100-hours-of-astronomy

Eyes on Skies

THE INVENTION OF THE TELESCOPE has been by far the most revolutionary development in the history of astronomy. For thousands of years, astronomers had to rely on their eyes in unravelling the mysteries of the Universe. The telescope revealed an embarrassment of astronomical riches, and led to a dramatic increase of knowledge about the wider world we live in.

The Eyes on the Skies DVD movie and accompanying book explore the many facets of the telescope — the historical development, the scientific importance, the technological breakthroughs, and also the people behind this ground-breaking invention, their triumphs and failures...

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Vive e partilha o Ano Internacional da Astronomia, aí mesmo do teu computador!

The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) is a global celebration of astronomy and its contributions to society and culture and marks the "400th anniversary of the first use of an astronomical telescope" by Galileo Galilei.

The aim of the Year is to stimulate worldwide interest, especially among young people, in astronomy and science under the central theme "The Universe, Yours to Discover". IYA2009 events and activities will promote a greater appreciation of the inspirational aspects of astronomy that embody an invaluable shared resource for all nations.(...)

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03.04.2009