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ResourcesMore resources will be added regularly. Sign up to our mailing list for our monthly newsletter and announcements of new resources as they become available Permission is given for the use of these resources for all events taking place during the 100 Hours of Astronomy, this includes publicity for 100HA events and for other uses related to these events. We request that groups using this material register their events on this web site. Once registered your event will be listed with others as part of the worldwide 100 Hours of Astronomy effort. * Visit our online shop to purchase your very own 100 Hours of Astronomy merchandise * HOT! Download your free 100HA April Sky Map from Skymaps.com. Translated maps available. * Download 'Lets Go Stargazing' by Sky & Telescope - see FAQ's and Factsheets below.
How-to Guides for Star Parties FAQs and Fact Sheets for the 24-Hour Global Star Party
General informationPurchase 100 Hours of Astronomy merchandise from our 100HA Cafe Press shop The latest information pack (Feb 09) for the 100 Hours of Astronomy Cornerstone Project. Printable and compact information pamphlet 100 Hours of Astronomy Printable handout information pamphlet 'What You Can Do' for the100 Hours of Astronomy Global Starparty.
Logos and GraphicsThe 100 Hours of Astronomy logo is available in various formats and sizes. 100 Hours of Astronomy logo available in 25 languages. 100 Hours of Astronomy graphic for printing on t-shirts, sweat shirts and caps 100 Hours of Astronomy graphic for 7cm button (on white background) 100 Hours of Astronomy SunDay logo - white background 100 Hours of Astronomy SunDay logo - black background
Stationery and Stickers100 Hours of Astronomy Press Release Template - MSWord 100 Hours of Astronomy advertising labels - 14 labels (3.39 x 10.16cm) per A4 sheet, Avery #5662 100 Hours of Astronomy oval advertising stickers - 15 stickers per A4 sheet, Avery #5247 100 Hours of Astronomy name badge stickers - 8 labels per A4 sheet, Avery #5395 100HA visitor stickers - Standard Address Avery #5160 & #8160 or World Label, WLOL875 lables and contain 30 stickers per sheet. Note: After some very postive feedback about printing the "I Saw Stickers," we recommend you change the default "Page scaling" to "NONE" in the Adobe print window options. This also applies to the "100HA Telescope" stickers. This will ensure the printing to Avery type stickers sheets will correctly centre and lineup within the borders.
100HA and SunDay Telescope participation stickers for use on telescope tubes and mounts. Standard Avery #5163 labels,10 stickers per sheet - 5cm x 10cm (2" x 4")
PostersOfficial 100 Hours of Astronomy Poster - high res downloads for quality printing
Click a picture below to download a color poster in PDF format. These posters are designed for printing in size A3 (29.7 cm x 42.0 cm) but can be printed slightly larger or smaller for use as hand-outs. Space is provided to add information on your local event for advertising in your area. Use of these files is permitted for all events taking place during the 100 Hours of Astronomy. You can download the free Acrobat Reader for PDF here.
Books, Movies, and SoftwareEyes on the Skies The International Astronomical Union's book and movie celebrating the 400th anniversary of the telescope. This is an offical IYA2009 product. The Cosmic Detective takes young readers on a whirlwind tour into space to learn about the deepest mysteries of the cosmos. This is an offical IYA2009 product. Journey to Palomar DVD. This film traces the story of astronomer George Ellery Hale as he struggles personally and professonally to build the greatest telescopes of the 20th century at the Yerkes and Mount Wilson Observatories and the 20-year effort to build the telesocpe on Palomar mountain. A wonderful story. The Lives of Galileo, a journey through the history of astronomy. This is the first time astronomy and Galileo are presented in an historical, accessible and humoristic comic book. This is an offical IYA2009 product Redshift 7 Premium. Planetarium software with access to some 1 billion stars. This is an official IYA2009 product Star Walk 1.2 star gazing software for iPhone is an educational application with great UI and graphics to help make studing stars and celestial bodies, real fun. This is an offical IYA2009 product. SkyScout is a personal Planetarium by Celestron. It is the size of a camcorder and weighs less than 300 grams. This unit uses GPS technology enabling stargazers to instantly identify and locate over 50,000 celestial objects in the sky with the press of a button. It also includes full commentary on the object and its history. This is an offical IYA2009 product.
SkyMaps
NEW - April 2009 Sky maps with the 100HA logo to handout during 100 Hours of Astronomy events. Sky maps are for the Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, and Equatorial Regions. Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), French, Portuguese, and Turkish languages. Free to copy and distribute to the public at 100HA or IYA events worldwide. Download from http://Skymaps.com/downloads.html. IYA Discovery GuidesThe Night Sky Network, Astronomical Society of the Pacific, National Science Foundation, NASA and the IYA US committee have teamed up to provide these great resources that support NASA's monthly themes and featured celestial objects. Join sky gazers worldwide in a renewed apppeciation of the Universe. Download your free IYA Discovery Guides here These guides are part of a fully searchable online database filled with easy-to-use activities. Loved by amateur astronomers and other educators nationwide and proven to engage and inspire. Explain the Universe, eclipses and blackholes with simple models, presentations and hands-on demonstrations Searchable database here.
Solar Physics Task Group - Everthing you need and moreThe Solar Physics Task Group aims to communicate the link betwen the Sun and the rest of the Universe. The team has put together a huge list of resources for every level - from children to professional astronomers. Here you will find everything you need to educate and inform your audience on our closest star the Sun. Make your own Sun Dial (PDF 273k)
How-to guides for star partiesClick a title to download a how-to guide in PDF format. You can download the free Acrobat Reader for PDF here. USA IYA National Node - How to Host a IYA Star Party or Event 1. Choosing a Time for Your Event 1A. Sidewalk Astronomy: Be Prepared 2. Visual Astronomy for the Sight-Impaired 2A. How To Conduct a Star Party for the Sight-Impaired 24-Hour Global Star Party helpful links - FAQ's and Fact SheetsSky & Telescope Let's Go Stargazing. Thanks to our sponsors Sky & Telescope, their new practical how to stargaze 4 page handout, is free for download. Capture the Cosmos. Online FAQ's on all solar system bodies from Amazing Space Planetary Fact Sheets. NASAs extensive solar system fact sheets Moon fact sheets and FAQ's from NASA Moon FAQ's for beginners from MoonQuest Saturn fact sheets and FAQ's from NASA Telescopes from About.Com. Everything you need to know about using telescopes, telescope design, buying telescopes, and much more
Educational ResourcesPlease see our Educational Resources page for a comprehensive list of educational resources of interest to students, teachers, and informal educators. We welcome your suggestions for additional resources to add to this page.
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