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SHARE THE SKY
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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 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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