Stargazing World Record Attempt

[pfitzgerald (Paul)]

Hi Folks

I'm sure that some of you already know about this event, but for the benefit of all:

On Friday, August 21st, 2015 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (UTC +10 hrs), Mt. Stromlo Observatory will be leading Australia in attempting two Guinness World Records - Most People Stargazing at a Single Site (Mt. Stromlo) and Most People Stargazing Across Multiple Sites in a Country Australia).


The organisers are still looking for people to host observing sites for their local community. Details can be found at:

http://rsaa.anu.edu.au/news-events/m...d-record-night

or

https://www.facebook.com/events/1007785492583934/

I'll be running a host site for my school community and would encourage other ICErs to consider hosting an event in their local community. It's a great way to tap into the next generation of stargazers!

Paul

[Wavytone]

Good luck - Sydney is guaranteed to be overcast on that evening as it has been on virtually every useful night for the past 18 months.

[Shano592 (Shane)]

Agreed.

That aside, I think we can get more than a few at the Pony Club.

Putting in my booking now, for clear skies.