Bangalore Astronomical Society and 100 hours of Astronomy.

Bangalore Astronomical Society as part of International Year of Astronomy 2009, organize a series of sidewalk astronomy nights in various areas of Bangalore.

"30 Days Non-Stop Sidewalk Astronomy Nights" is a unique program.

From 01.Oct.2009 to 31.Oct.2009
Venues: Various areas of Bangalore and from the event request list.

Objectives of this program :
1. To show maximum number people Planet Jupiter and moon through the telescope.
2. Spread a word of astronomy and answer FAQs.
3. In case of rain / clouds - engage people with talks about solar system and telescopes.
4. School / college visit and presentations.

FAQs -
1. I don't know anything about astronomy, but i am interested can I join you guys ?
--- Yes, you are most welcome, you will learn over a period of time and also get a chance to interact with other BAS volunteers. you can register as a volunteer http://www.bas.org.in/Home/volunteer-signup

2. I stay in an apartment is it possible that we can have a session here ?
3. Can you visit my school / college ?
4. I am outside Bangalore, can you visit us ?
--- Yes, you can register for the event here http://www.bas.org.in/Home/forms/request-event

5. I have a telescope and want to use it during this program, but I don't know how to use it?

Dear All,

As you all know as part of IYA 2009, one of the activity proposed is 100 hours of astronomy.

Bangalore Astronomical Society would like to conduct 100 hours of astronomy, with your support to reach more people around Bangalore and outside.

What is 100 hours of astronomy ?
between 1st April ( we are starting one day in advance ;) ) - 5th April. We will get as many telescopes as possible and keep them for public observation.
we plan to achieve a cumulative of 100 hours of telescope observation. ( its simple.. say there are 10 telescopes operating 2 hours a day for 5 days = 100 hours )

What can you do ?
If you have a telescope, then you can place that telescope outside your house.. area.. colony and get people around to peep thro the telescope.
keep a count of approximately how many people visited.
repeat this for all 5 days and send us the report ( total number of telescope observation hours and total number of people )