Philippine Young Astronomers (PYA) is a group of students, teachers, amateur astronomers and astronomy enthusiasts in the Philippines. The goal is to promote astronomy awareness in the country and to cultivate a culture of peace and harmony inspired by the awe and magnificence of the heavens above.
Amateur astronomy, also called backyard astronomy and stargazing, is a hobby whose participants enjoy watching the night sky (and the day sky too, for sunspots, eclipses, etc.), and the plethora of objects found in it, mainly with portable telescopes and binoculars. Even though scientific research is not their main goal, many amateur astronomers make a contribution to astronomy by monitoring variable stars, tracking asteroids and discovering tran ...
Grupo de trabajo de Astrónomos Sin Fronteras que opera principalmente en la ciudad de Elche, en España. Su objetivo principal es el formar y de divulgar la astronomía mediante actividades propias y organizadas a nivel nacional e internacional. El grupo, a su vez, está dividido en distintos subgrupos que ayudan a planificar mejor las tareas y la formación entre los ciudadanos y miembros.
Ser bienvenidos.
This group will have discussion between groups around the world taking part in the 30 Nights of StarPeace special program for Global Astronomy Month 2011.
Ecovida & Universo is project of NGO Qespichyq. We're localized in Peru. We organize many activities in our country for the GAM. Our job is the Astronomy divulgation.
If you appreciate the Moon and you have the privilege to travel around our planet you certainly have already noticed that from different parts of the globe the Crescent Moon looks different. Why is that? Well the explanation is simple: Like the constellations, different observers in different latitudes observe the same sky differently. You can find a nice graphic view here:
http://www.math.nus.edu.sg/aslaksen/applets/eclipticmoon/e ...
Astronomy group dedicated to observations in the night sky, mathematical models in Origami of the celeste bodies an investigation in the topics of the physics.
The University of the Philippines Astronomical Society (UP Astrosoc) is a non-profit, non-political and non-partisan organization in the University of the Philippines, Diliman devoted to the study and promotion of astronomy to the students and the general public.
Aside from the usual social activities of a college organization, UP Astrosoc also partakes in several astronomy activities throughout the academic year. These include ast ...
Welcome! :)
This is a group dedicated to create a discussion community for Asian amateur astronomers. Members can share their observations,
astrophotos, local astronomy news and projects, skygazing tips and thoughts regarding recent astronomy updates.
Membership is open to all those interested. Feel free to join this group.
Clear skies, everyone!
Hola Bienvenidos al Grupo Awf - Venezuela, el primer grupo de Astronomos Aficionados de Venezuela y los que estan por todo el Mundo, para compartir todo lo relacionado a la astronomia aficionada y profesional.
Unidentified Aerospace Phenomena (UAP)
Lets discuss and learn about UAP's
What did you see, what was it, did you find out what it was?
How did you find out what you saw? Did you report it?
I am not an expert at this field but recently saw a UAP.
Now I want to learn as much as possible about UAP's.
This group should help answer Questions many of us have about Phenomenon's in the day or night sky.
What do you like? What do you hate? What would you like to see added? Discuss the new AWB web site here.
NOTE: This is not a substitute for the Help Desk! Please submit any questions, problems or suggestions in the Help Desk. That is the only way someone will take notice and take action on it.
This group is for chatting amongst ourselves.