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Galilean NightsFrom 22nd to 24th October 2009, the Galilean Nights were celebrated with lots of public events. Here a some of them:
Limpopo: Limpopo Astronomy Outreach Project was back on the road again and visited the University of Venda and Makhado Crossing. Cape Town: The ASSA Cape Centre offered a special Galilean Star Walk at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Nelson Wine Estate (near Wellington): The Orion Observasie Groep offered some telescope viewing at the Nelson Wine Estate Show & Share. Grahamstown: The Rhodes University Astronomical Society organised a telescope making workshop and public star-gazing in the Botanical Gardens. Calitzdorp Spa: Wim Filmalter explained our place in the Universe to teachers, learners and resort guests. (And showed them Moon and Jupiter.) Riversdale: Wim Filmalter gave a talk and some star-gazing for teachers at Panorama Primary School. Stellenbosch: The Star Gazers Club set up telescopes on the University of Stellenbosch campus. Brackenfell: The Star Gazers Club made good use of the Pick'n Pay parking deck. The Strand: Auke Slotegraaf introduced the public to introduced the public to Jupiter - and to Maphefo. Kleinmond: The Star Gazers Club offered a talk at the local library. Paarl: The Orion Observasie Groep celebrated at the Taal Monument. |