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GAM2012 News: 15 February 2012

Global Astronomy Month 2012 News - 15 Feb 2012

Program Schedule

The GAM2012 Executive Committee has been busy organizing programs and events for the whole month of April. The rich schedule of GAM201 2 programs are designed to inform and inspire amateur astronomers, educators and the public around the world. Popular programs from GAM2011, such as SunDay, Lunar Week, the Global Star Party and remote observations from the Virtual Telescope, will return. Innovative new programs and new partners will also be featured. We'll be highlighting programs on the website and in mailings, and providing updates on programs as they're added to the schedule.

Partners and Sponsors

AWB is pleased to once again have the support of Sky and Telescope Magazine and OPT as GAM 2012 sponsors. We also welcome Hotech as a new sponsor for GAM 2012. Download the Sponsorship Pacakage (PDF; 842 KB) to learn how to become a sponsor of GAM 2012, the world's largest celebration of astronomy.

Program Logos

Several GAM2012 program logos are available. Download them and use them in your activities.

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Volunteer for GAM2012 - Graphics Team

Are you a graphic designer with a passion for astronomy? Two volunteer positions are available on the GAM2012 Graphics Team. More volunteer positions will be listed soon.

GAM2012 Astropoetry Contest

The GAM2012 Astropoetry Contest is for both children and adults worldwide. Poems can be on any subject related to astronomy, the night sky, or space, but topics related to GAM programs, such as Sun Day, Lunar Week, or Dark Skies Awareness, are preferred. See the GAM2012 Program Schedule for ideas and try your hand at astropoetry!

IASC Asteroid Search Campaign

For teachers who want to bring real astronomy work into the classroom, IASCimage200x AWB is partnering with the International Asteroid Search Campaign (IASC) on a new program for GAM2012. Applications are being accepted only until 2 March so don't delay! Fifteen classroms around the world will be chosen for this special program, but others will be available if your classroom doesn't make the cut this time.

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Mike Simmons
Chair, GAM2012
mike@gam-awb.org
+1 818 486 7633

Thilina Heenatigala
GAM2012 Coordinator
thilina@gam-awb.org
+94 716 245 545

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