Australian Gemini School Astronomy Contest

[drsimmo (Simon)]

Hi everyone,

I'd just like to draw your attention to this year'sAustralian Gemini School Astronomy Contest, which is an opportunity for high school students from all around Australia to use the 8m Gemini South telescope to take an image of their favourite celestial object.

We have a website (http://ausgo.aao.gov.au/contest/) and a Facebook group (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=204173206983). Last year's winning image is on both pages. Canada also runs a similar contest.

So if you are a high school student, or know someone who is and you think might be interested, please pass this along!

Thanks!
Simon
on behalf of the Australian Gemini Office

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Thanks for the heads up Simon.

[drsimmo (Simon)]

I should also mention that applications for the contest close on May 7.