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SHARE THE SKY
Share the Sky!
Awakening individuals to the marvels of the universe can be one of the most rewarding
aspects of owning a telescope.
When you share your eyepiece with others, you can witness their sense of wonder bloom
as they take in celestial spectacles like the chiseled lunar terrain, the elegant rings of
Saturn or the blue-white stars of the misty Orion Nebula for the first time.
Whether you are in your backyard, on a street corner or at a star party, by using your
telescope for outreach you are continuing a tradition started by Galileo more than
400 years ago. Since then, humanity’s understanding of the universe has grown at an
astounding pace, and much of that discovery can be linked to the desire to explore that is
born from looking through a telescope.
Founded in 2000, the Astronomy Outreach network (AOn) was created to encourage
and celebrate public outreach efforts by astronomers of all levels. This non-profit
organization has tasked itself with forging connections between individual astronomers,
astronomy clubs and larger astronomy and space education initiatives. No matter
where you are at in your journey to provide outreach, AOn is a great resource that can be
accessed at www.astronomyoutreach.net or through Facebook and Twitter.
As Carl Sagan said, “The Earth is a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena.” At the
eyepiece, the petty differences of humanity dissolve as our collective place in the universe
is put in perspective. We are on this “pale blue dot” together, and helping others realize
our common fragile bond is vital.
We encourage you to help others access the stars while you are on your own journey of
exploration. The mind-expanding experience you can share can truly make a difference
by inspiring others to discover more about the planet, the solar system, the galaxy and
the universe we all call home.
Visit www.astronomyoutreach.net today!
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