[Chaos-l] Astronomy Days!

[Robert Nielsen]

And being someone who thinks standing behind a telescope in the cold and 
dark is one of the best things anyone can do, I would like to figure out 
some way to promote EVERYONE getting out sometime next year (the 
International Year of Astronomy) and looking up at stars, planets, 
comets, meteors, whatever. Personally, I would like to see CHAOS as a 
club do this next year ... not just for Astronomy Days. I'm not sure how 
that fits into the "cornerstone projects" ... or how it differentiates 
us from other groups at Astronomy Days ... but it's my pick for a subject.

Robert (who thinks Stewart's idea is good too)

Stewart wrote:
>
>
>   **Following their lead – “International Year of Astronomy” – Here is
>   my pick from their “foundational” pieces. **
>
>
>   **What I would recommend is a spin on their program – “From Chapel
>   Hill to the Universe: the beauty of science”**
>
>
>   **Stewart**
>
>
>   **(here is from their web site)**
>
>
>   **From Earth to the Universe: the beauty of science**
>
> The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is an unprecedented 
> opportunity to present astronomy to the global public. The Cornerstone 
> project From Earth to the Universe (FETTU) endeavours to bring 
> wonderful astronomical images to a wider audience in non-traditional 
> venues. In delivering these images and the science behind them to 
> public parks, metro stations, art centres and other locations, we wish 
> to engage individuals who might normally ignore or even dislike 
> astronomy, or science in general.
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> *From:* walter fowler [mailto:walterfowler at gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Monday, November 24, 2008 11:37 AM
> *To:* sedunaway at embarqmail.com; bill walser; Jayme Hanzak; Jayme 
> Hanzak; jon stewart-taylor; peter smith; Robert Nielsen; Stewart Wignall
> *Subject:* Fwd: Astronomy Days!
>
> Hope everyone is thinking about this - and what would a "fun name" for 
> our station be? CHAOS invites all sorts of possibilities! Walter
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: *Kari Wouk* <kari.wouk at ncmail.net <mailto:kari.wouk at ncmail.net>>
> Date: Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 10:31 AM
> Subject: Astronomy Days!
> To: walterfowler at gmail.com <mailto:walterfowler at gmail.com>
>
> Hello Astronomy Days Participants!
>
> I hope your autumn is going well and that you are all enjoying our 
> freeeezing weather! We are busy, busy planning this year's Astronomy 
> Days. We are so excited you are going to be part of the event this 
> year! This year, Astronomy Days will take place on Saturday, January 
> 24th from 9am-5pm and Sunday, January 25th from 12pm-5pm. Our theme 
> this year is the International Year of Astronomy 
> (http://www.astronomy2009.org <http://www.astronomy2009.org/>). So, 
> please be thinking about the IYA2009 when you design your stations! 
> NASA will also be at Astronomy Days again this year and will have many 
> different stations in our Special Exhibit Hall on the second floor.
>
> For our planning purposes, I need some more information from you about 
> your stations.
>
> **If you have already provided me with this information, you do not 
> need to resubmit!!
>
> Here's what I need:
>
> *_**Please provide this information to me by Friday, December 19th._*
>
>     * What are your AV (audio visual) needs? This includes monitors,
>       projectors, screens, etc. Please be as specific as possible,
>       i.e. if you need a monitor, please specify flat screen or regular.
>     * What are your IT (information technology) needs? This includes
>       computers, laptops, internet access, etc. We do not have
>       wireless internet in the building and wired internet is limited
>       to Museum computers.
>     * What are your logistical needs? Please tell me how many tables
>       you need (please specify 6' or 8'), easels, Lucites or anything
>       else you can think of that you might need!
>     * What is your station name? Please respond only if it is
>       different from last year. If I don't hear from you, I will
>       assume the name is the same. Your station name will be listed in
>       the floor guide, so fun, descriptive names are best.
>     * How many power outlets will you need?
>
> One more note--due to some pretty major budget cuts we will be unable 
> to provide parking in the deck under the Museum of History. However, 
> parking is free on the street and in government lots on weekends, so 
> everyone should be able to find a spot without any trouble.
>
> OK, that's it!! Thank you so much! I am looking forward to the best 
> Astronomy Days EVER!!!
>
> In partnership,
>
> Kari
>
> -- 
> Kari Wouk
> Curator of Educational Events
> NC Museum of Natural Sciences
> 11 W Jones St
> Raleigh, NC 27601
> 919-733-7450 x 502
> 919-715-6439 FAX
>