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Apr 13
2016
M8 - Lagoon Nebula
This photo is captured on 8/26/2014 in Caguas, Puerto Rico in average condition. It's 10 x 200 sec. Astronomical Equipment Meade LX90, Antares Reducer f/6.3, Celestron Advance VX Mount, Celestron Nightscape 8300 CCD Color. I include this video for explain this Nebula https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbS8CSQQ2fU Read More...
Apr 11
2016
The Moon and Star Aldebaran Conjunction
The Moon and the Star Aldebaran from Caguas, Puerto Rico 4/10/2016 - 7:40pm UT -4:00. I capture this photo with the Nikon Coolpix P500 Camera in average condition. GAM 2016 Read More...
Apr 10
2016
Planning for Yuri's Night 2016 in Haiti
We are actively preparing the worldwide celebration Yuri's Night, remembering the adventure of the first man who went to space. We plan two days for that celebration: April 12, 2016 at Bon Repos (near Port-au-Prince): It is a 2 part party. The first one with chilfren from a primary school (at 10 :00 AM) where space cartoons and Yuri Gagarine video will be projected. Followed by games and drink. We will have the chance to have an international journalist with us for this part of the event. - On the afternoon (5:00 PM), we will be meeting with reginal members... Read More...
Apr 09
2016
First month of AWB in Spanish!
by 
Pedro Saizar
Pedro Saizar"Astrónomos sin Fronteras", the social network for AWB fans in Spanish, started one month ago today. And as I write this, I wait for our 1,000th friend to "like" us! We had a lot: observational alerts and tips, ideas for "Global Astronomy Month" and a good share of photos from friends, newer and older. The dark sky was a theme this past week, and even a little humor, like the "postcard" you can see here in English version. And more... Many thanks are due to Fernando Roquel Torres from Puerto Rico, and Victoriano Canales Cerdá from Spain, who kindly agreed... Read More...
Apr 08
2016
360 Degree Full-Sphere Astrophotos
Recently a new camera hit the market that will set off a small revolution in astronomy and astrophotography. It is an innovative panorama camera that records a 360 degree full-sphere panorama with only one single shot. We tested the Theta S for astronomical usage and it turned out quite well. The sample image above captured the atmosphere of an observing session on april 2, 2016, at a wind farm near Vienna. Just click the image to start the player. View the sphere full screen, pan around, zoom in and out, let it autorotate... What's more, the full-sphere camera can be... Read More...
Apr 08
2016
Jupiter-Venus Conjunction in Guyana
by 
Ferlin Pedro
Ferlin PedroLast year, 2015, I bought an astrograph telescope (254mm) online and other components recommended to go with it, including an EQ mount and photographic accessories. I've been actively imaging the night sky ever since; learning the field of astronomy and astrophotography. One of the things that fascinates me about the night sky is how wonderful it is, especially through a telescope that reveals all its glory and grandeur. The celestial objects are nothing less than a grand spectacular show, almost purposely display the need to be observed. During the Jupiter-Venus conjunction last year, I took my equipment out to our... Read More...
Apr 06
2016
M104 - Sombrero Galaxy
This is the capture i made of the M104 - Sombrero Galaxy in Caguas, Puerto Rico in march 24, 2014 in Caguas, Puerto Rico. It's 50 frames of 50 seconds each. Have a dense core that supposed a supermassive black hole. I include this video that i demostrate some information of m104 and this astrophotography. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei5rGnRZQcw Read More...
Apr 05
2016
Share a memory / Comparte un recuerdo
by Pedro Saizar
Pedro SaizarAWB's Facebook in Spanish is inviting fans to submit a photo together with a memory of it. A dear celestial object, a selfie at a star party, a sunset landscape, watching through a telescope for the first time, etc. Please add a BRIEF message telling us why it is significant to you, and where and when it was taken. Each photo will be published on our wall, but only 2 will be selected every two weeks. One will be chosen by our readers by "liking" them, and the other one by the editors of the page. Those selected will be... Read More...
Apr 04
2016
Planet Jupiter with GRS - GAM 2016
Planet Jupiter with GRS starting the GAM 2016 (April 3, 2016 - 22:30) Timezone -4:00. Caguas, Puerto Rico Meade LX90, Orion Sirius EQ-G, Celestron Barlow Luminos 2.5X, Celestron NexImage 5. (RGB32 1280 x 720 - 25.27 fps) Read More...
Apr 04
2016
Malaysia Partial Solar Eclipse Students Awareness via Virtual Learning Environment
Reported by: Hafez Murtza (astrorunner) Front page of bit.ly/GerhanaMatahari In conjunction of Malaysia Partial Solar Eclipse on 9 March 2016,I organized an awareness campaign for schools,teachers and students across Malaysia.Objectives of the campaign are to create awareness about partial solar eclipse,encourage schools to organize event on the day and to get students and teachers across Malaysia to engage and participate via online platform.Therefore,I've created a site for teachers and students references and place to share their excitement and activities they organized. This learning site is a Virtual Learning environment (VLE) platform called ‘Frog' provided by the Ministry of Education for... Read More...
Apr 02
2016
March 2016
Thursday, March 17 , we held the twelfth session of free public astronomical observations . Using an 8 inch newtonian telescope, we started with solar observations. Later, after sunset, we observed the Moon . Despite a fairly strong wind, the image was clear enough so that people could admire in detail the craters and mountains on the Moon's surface. Then we observed planet Jupiter. People noticed the cloud formations in the atmosphere of the biggest planet in the Solar System. Also, they could see four of its moons (Io, Europa, Callisto and Ganymede), two of them being very close to... Read More...
Apr 02
2016
January 2016
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Apr 02
2016
February 2016
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Apr 01
2016
AOYA Stargazing Session
On the night of Friday, April 1st. AOYA members and guests spent some valuable quality time observing the magnificent planet Jupiter and many other DSO's. Our kids also were briefed with some information on the celestial objects they were observing through the eyepiece of a Celestron NexStar 8" SE. The gathering was highly educational and fun! Read More...
Apr 01
2016
M27 - Dumbbell Nebula
M27 - Dumbbell Nebula Caguas, Puerto Rico 7/4/2014 This capture was made on average conditions. It's 32 frames of 100 secs. The astronomical equipment was Meade LX90, Celestron Advance VX Mount, Celestron Nightscape 8300 CCD Color Camera, Orion Autoguider. The software was its processed is PixInsight and Gimp. I include this video on Youtube you make planetary nebulae and the future of our sun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSlkqKHV8Zc Read More...
Apr 01
2016
GAM 2016 - Serbia started with a concert
T he video-concert with the music of Johann Sebastian Bach - "Air on the G - String" is a prelude to the celebration of GAM 2016 - Serbia . With pictures on the theme of "Alien Worlds", Coordinator for Serbia, Liliana Gracanin and pianist Alessio Bax, playing this ten-minute concert, on the first day of GAM. Enjoy it here: https://www.facebook.com/Astronomi-bez-granica-217714985242474/ Read More...
Apr 01
2016
Basic astronomy on radio
We just finished an on air show about basic astronomy in Equilibre FM (90.9 FM). This afternoon, we presented the dwarf planets, the comets,the kuiper belt, the trans-Neptunian Objets and the Oort cloud. It is in Haitian creole: you may see it on our Blog: http://haitiastronomie.blogspot.com/p/astronomie-en-equilibre.html or directly on Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXfF6T5jeO8 ). The archives of past emissions could be reached too: http://haitiastronomie.blogspot.com/p/archive-astronomie-en-equilibre.html This activity on radio has been possible thanks to the BIG project of Astronomers Without Borders. Read More...
Mar 31
2016
Amateur Astronomers of León, Nicaragua, give a talk about Telescopes
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ASAFILE
ASAFILEThe Association of Amateur Astronomers of Leon, Nicaragua through 2 of its members, gave a talk on March 31 toward teachers of the Local University (UNAN- Leon) about "Telescopes, Main Characteristics, Types and Management" Additionally, it was adapted a filter glass to a telescope and teachers enjoyed to observed the Sun and at the same time we shared knowledge about the causes of the sunspots. Emilio Zuniga ASAFILE Read More...
Mar 30
2016
Planet Jupiter with GRS and moon IO
Greetings friends in astronomy and astrophotography ! I share my product tonight . Planet Jupiter with GRS and the moon IO . From Caguas , Puerto Rico . 3/29/2016 - 10:30 pm. This capture was 4 mins (6000 frames) . Read More...
Mar 29
2016
Planet Jupiter in Monday!
This photo of planet Jupiter is result of a capture of 4 mins (6000 frames) with Celestron NexImage 5 with no bidding setup in ICap software. The average condition weather and some clouds have present. From Caguas, Puerto Rico 3/28/2016 - 10:40 pm Read More...
Mar 28
2016
An unexpected visitor on the moon from our perspective
We share this landscaper capture 3/23/2016 at 8pm from Caguas , Puerto Rico. A bird would be found in the Mare Imbrium from our perspective ? It's a Red Tail Hawk , or pigeon? discuss Read More...
Mar 27
2016
Dream Big!
by 
Sahda Haroon
Sahda HaroonI would like to share what I think on dreaming big! I believe in going to Mars and I wish to be among the first ones to get there. Remember that it is always you who have to choose your dream. There is always something that interests you and you have to work towards it, inspiring people along the way. Let us start as students and end up serving the human race. Read More...
Mar 27
2016
Achieving something I dream of!
by Sahda Haroon
Sahda HaroonThen I got to visit the Sharjah center for astronomy and space sciences at Sharjah, UAE, where I met an astronomer named Ahmed whose words inspired me too. He told “so I'm an astronomer and you are an astronaut. Hoping to see you up there” Then I got to meet Astronaut Chris Hadfield who really helped me along my way to success, by providing me and the other aspiring astronaut in the world with videos of living in zero G, that really helped. I met him after his talk in Dubai about his journey. The most inspiring part was when... Read More...
Mar 27
2016
The Mars Generation and The Astronaut Club
by Sahda Haroon
Sahda HaroonThere I met the Mars Mission project manager MR. Omran Sharaf and a few of the other people who work at MBRSC, their words were inspiring, they gave me a push like never before. Then came up an opportunity to be a part of the newly launched non-profit, called The Mars Generation, by Astronaut Abby. I joined it as an ambassador and then I was given a chance at my school to talk about the need for space travel and it went well except my voice. Then I got recognized at my school as an astronaut in training and after... Read More...
Mar 27
2016
The UAE space agency
by Sahda Haroon
Sahda Haroona few months after I met Astronaut Abby I got to know UAE's gonna send a probe to Mars and that is when I knew UAE had a space agency, then I got a message from MR. Ibrahim Al Qasim, the deputy project manager of the Emirates Mars Mission and the project manager of the Nayif-1 cube sat mission, asking me to visit the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center (MBRSC). I was really excited. Then the next year they had a space event called Mission: Space at downtown Dubai. There I met the Mars Mission project manager MR. Omran Sharaf... Read More...
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