From: "Kim Patten" To: Subject: GLOBE at Night Participation Date: Monday, February 26, 2007 10:43 AM Dear Dark Sky Lovers, An exciting citizen-based astronomy observation opportunity is arising during the next dark period of March 8-21, 2007. The GLOBE at Night encourages individuals of all ages in all nations to participate in a world wide star count. From the GLOBE at Night Website (http://www.globe.gov/GaN/index.html): "Can You See the Stars? Join the World-Wide Hunt for Stars, March 8 - 21, 2007!! Join thousands of other students, families and citizen-scientists hunting for stars during March 8 - 21, 2007. Take part in this international event to observe the nighttime sky and learn more about light pollution around the world. During the 2006 event over 18,000** people from 96 countries on all continents (except Antarctica) reported more than 4500 nighttime observations. Help us exceed these numbers in 2007!" This project is being hosted by University Cooperation for Atmospheric Research, the National Optical Astronomy Observatory, IDA, among others. Please share this information with your communities as it is a great way to encourage science education while raising awareness on light pollution. The GLOBE at Night crew will also have an informational training session at the IDA AGM this year on Monday, March 5th at 5:30 pm. Also, if you choose to participate in this event, please send IDA a short summary of your activities for possible use in the IDA newsletter. Thank you for your assistance in this project among others to help educate the public on light pollution. Best Regards, Kim Patten Government and Organization Liaison International Dark-Sky Association 3225 N. First Ave. Tucson, AZ 85719 Phone: 520-293-3198 Fax: 520-293-3192 Email: kim@darksky.org www.darksky.org