Open Call for Romanian Amateur Astronomers

After evaluating the results of our work during 2009 regarding promoting astronomy to the general public, members of the Astronomy Club in Bucharest (Astroclubul Bucuresti), Romania decided to meet and share their more scientifical efforts.

As a result, the Romanian Amateur Astronomers 2010 Conference will take place at the Astronomical Observatory in Bucharest, on January 30 with the aim to give amateur astronomers the opportunity to present their results, share their knowledge with others and meet other amateurs interrested in similar topics.

Those who wish to participate have to send an abstract with the resume of their presentation until January, 20. The categories for presentations are:
-astronomical observations with scientific relevance
-astronomical instruments - manufacture, improvements etc.
-astrophotography and astronomical drawings

Read more detalils here!
I hope to see as many of you there!

Global Astronomy Month

After the tremendous success of 100 Hours of Astronomy, astronomers all over the world said "It was fantastic. Let's do it again!" and so the Global Astronomy Month was born.

The event aims to recreate the huge impact that the International Year of Astronomy 2009 had regarding bringing astronomy to the general public. It will be celebrated this April by astronomy clubs, observatories and planetariums in all corners of the world. The extended period of time will give the opportunity to dodge weather surprises by just rescheduling the planned activities. Moreoever, the intensified communication between organisers will give the chance to inspire oneself from others idea in real time.

More info on the official website.

One people, one sky