International Year of Astronomy - South Africa

Galilean Nights


From 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.