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The United Nations General Assembly designated 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy.



2009 was the International Year of Astronomy.
In 2010, here are the ongoing projects we're involved in.

The Observatory Project passes a major milestone. The telescope has arrived!

K-12 Students: Tell us why Science is Cool!
Enter now for the USA Science & Engineering Festival Kavli Science Video Contest!

Have your video screened on the National Mall, win prize money and electronics and possibly even a trip to the Expo in Washington D.C.! Do you think Science is cool? Do you want to share your passion for science with others?

Here is your chance to inspire thousands of people to be more curious, and to care about science & engineering the way you do: create a short video that explores the question "Why is Science Cool?" Videos might explore a scientific concept, show us the wonders of nature, give us a glimpse into the future, show us what scientific discovery has done for us in the past or will do for us in the future, introduce us to a great scientist or engineer, tell us why you think science is so cool or simply show us why we should care about science and/or engineering.

Sponsored by The Kavli Foundation and conducted in partnership with SciVee, the contest closes on August 31st, 2010. Prize money goes to the organization the student is representing (be it a school, after-school program, or other outreach program) - students win electronics prizes and either a trip to DC to the Expo or tickets for a VIP event to meet the Mythbusters. For more information visit http://www.usasciencefestival.org/2010festival/contests/kavli-science-video-contest



Our Current Project: Observatory Park


The Analemma Society has exciting plans for an Observatory Park at Turner Farm, supported by the Fairfax County Park Authority. The park will help the Analemma Society to achieve their goal of promoting science education through astronomy in the Northern Virginia area.


Great Falls, Virginia
Latitude N 38o 59' 40", Longitude W 77o 18' 45"

The Analemma Society, formed in 1998, is developing a park where students can learn abut the origin and nature of science as well as experience first hand the wonders of the Universe.

Observatory Park is an excellent place for students from Northern Virginia Schools and members of the community to observe and learn about the day and night sky.

Support Observatory Park and get involved by becoming a member of the Analemma Society or make a contribution.


 

Astronomical Events Calendar 2010

Jan 3 Quadrantid Meteor Peak
11 Jan Antares Occultation
29 Jan Mars at Opposition
20 Mar Spring Equinox
22 Mar Saturn at Opposition
22 Apr Lyrid Meteor Shower
6 May Eta Aqauriads Meteor Shower
21 Jun Summer Solstice
26 Jun Partial Lunar Eclipse
13 Aug Persied Meteor Shower
21 Sep Jupiter at Opposition
21 Oct Orionid Meteor Shower
17 Nov Leonid Meteor Shower
14 Dec Geminid Meteor Shower
21 Dec Total Lunar Eclipse
21 Dec Winter Solstice
Dec 21 Winter Solstice

 

FRIDAY STAR-GAZING

The Analemma Society hosts viewings of the night sky in Observatory Park on Friday evenings. A weather watch is provided below and we have a clear sky clock to closely monitor conditions for viewings each week. Please take a look and come out to join us!

WEATHER WATCH

Click for Great Falls, Virginia Forecast