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Eyes to the Skies for the 'Galilean Nights'

Posted October 22, 2009 8:39 AM

From PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories:

The "Galilean Nights" promoted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) aim at giving hundreds of thousands of people the thrill of looking through a space telescope for the first time. More than 1,000 public events in over 70 countries are being staged on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, according to the website www.galileannights.org.

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Re: Eyes to the Skies for the 'Galilean Nights'

10/23/2009 5:59 AM

Great idea and there should be more like it!

The Canadian radio observatory in Algonquin Park nearly got dismantled when the government of the day (bean counters all) thought it a useless expenditure. Fortunately those with some perspicacity came up with public tours (and cabins) where astro-tourism and some great fishing on the bordering lake was implemented. It's a great place to visit and rub shoulders with some interesting people.

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