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Uniting both hemispheres of the world under one night sky
Big Dipper to Southern Cross
The southern Milky Way can be so bright that on a clear moonless night it will cause shadows, yet it is something people living in the northern hemisphere only hear stories of. In the same way, the beauty and objects of the northern sky are a mystery to southern residents.
Astronomers Without Borders, Virtual Telescope and Global Rent a Scope bring both hemispheres together under one night sky.
For this project there will be two telescopes -- one in the northern hemisphere and one in the south -- on two different nights. No experience is needed. This is a chance to watch as an experienced telescope operator and guide show how they capture the wonders of the night sky.
All you need is a computer connected to the Internet, with speakers or headphones.
Go to the Virtual Telescope's Big Dipper to Southern Cross page at the dates and times of the event (see times and dates below).
In case of bad weather at the observing stations the event will be run using backup images or rescheduled.
Northern Hemisphere – Virtual Telescope (Italy)
Virtual Telescope from Italy will broadcast images and narrative live, allowing people around the world to share in viewing and imaging the best northern celestial objects.
Date - Friday 8th of January 2010 Time – 20:00 UT – 22:00 UT
Southern Hemisphere – GRAS (Australia)
The brilliance and special objects of the southern sky will be captured by the GRAS Remote Telescope in Southern Australia.
Date – Sunday 10th of January 2010 Time – 12:30UT – 14:30 UT
Try Global Rent A Scope for free and take your own deep space image with just a few clicks of your mouse. You no longer need to stand outside in the cold view your favorite object. You can Sign up for a GRAS Holiday special and receive $150 worth of telescope point.
For this project there will be two telescopes -- one in the northern hemisphere and one in the south -- on two different nights. No experience is needed. This is a chance to watch as an experienced telescope operator and guide show how they capture the wonders of the night sky.
All you need is a computer connected to the Internet, with speakers or headphones.
Go to the Virtual Telescope's Big Dipper to Southern Cross page at the dates and times of the event (see times and dates below).
In case of bad weather at the observing stations the event will be run using backup images or rescheduled.
Northern Hemisphere – Virtual Telescope (Italy)
Virtual Telescope from Italy will broadcast images and narrative live, allowing people around the world to share in viewing and imaging the best northern celestial objects.
Date - Friday 8th of January 2010 Time – 20:00 UT – 22:00 UT
Southern Hemisphere – GRAS (Australia)
The brilliance and special objects of the southern sky will be captured by the GRAS Remote Telescope in Southern Australia.
Date – Sunday 10th of January 2010 Time – 12:30UT – 14:30 UT
Try Global Rent A Scope for free and take your own deep space image with just a few clicks of your mouse. You no longer need to stand outside in the cold view your favorite object. You can Sign up for a GRAS Holiday special and receive $150 worth of telescope point.
