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Epo’s Chronicles

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Each month join Epo on and adventure across the Universe. The first two episodes are here for your enjoyment. Come back March 2 for the next adventure!

400 Years of the Telescope: July Newsletter

admin — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:47:24 +0000

Current Issue – July 2008

Production Update: A month of milestones
Featured Observatory: Yerkes Observatory, then and now
IYA2009 International Update
US IYA Update
The IYA builds Second Life Island
ASP: Reflections from the National Symposium
IYA 2009 Dark Skies: Let there be Night

Download the current newsletter here. (PDF)

400 Years of the Telescope, May Newsletter

admin — Mon, 19 May 2008 21:31:01 +0000

Current Issue – May 2008

Neil deGrasse Tyson to Narrate 400 Years of the Telescope
Dominion Astrophysical Observatory celebrates 90 years
IYA2009 Update
Mexico’s INAOE prepares for IYA
Featured Observatory: Cuxpala Observatory, University of Guadalajara
Composer Mark Slater to write original score for documentary
World turns out for World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour
400 Years of the Telescope welcomes editor Kimberly Generous White

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400 Years of the Telescope, March Newsletter

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:38:58 +0000

The 400 Years of the Telescope IYA partner project has come out with their March 2008 newsletter! Please go check it out. Topics covered include:

Shooting Historical Reenactments: Galileo at Arcetri
Subaru Telescope Searches Near and Far
IYA2009 News
The GLOBE at Night Campaign: Improving Dark Skies Awareness
Donald Goldsmith: Teacher and Science Popularizer
From the US IYA 2009 Committee
The Man who would be Galileo…
Krista Shelby: An Intercontinental Internship
The Astronomical League: We are amateur astronomy today!
Stunning Wallpaper Images from the 400 YofT Production Gallery

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400 Years of the Telescope . . .

admin — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:22:01 +0000

Has it been that long? Not quite, but the 400th anniversary of using the telescope for astronomy is approaching quickly, and production of a graphically stunning documentary of this 400 year “Journey of Science, Technology, and Thought” has begun.

Produced by Kris Koenig (Interstellar Studio), 400 Years of the Telescope, is a partner with the International Year of Astronomy. Through their monthly newsletter, you can keep in tune with production and learn more about astronomy, telescopes, and astronomy. If you are interested in subscribing, click over to their newsletter site. Current Issue – February 2008

Building the world’s largest optical solar telescope
The universe, yours to discover…
US plans for the Interational Year of Astronomy
Planetarium News: New capabilities enhance astronomers’ views of the universe
Science & Technology: 10 podcasts of non-technical astronomy talks available
Total eclipse of the moon, February 20, 2008
Astronomy club news: Golden Gate Star Party 2008
Foothill College astronomy teacher Andrew Fraknoi wins national physics prize

Interested in getting some of their graphics for your computer? Desktop wallpapers can be downloaded on their site. iPhone wallpapers are also available on the Apple site.