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New
Zealand Almanac 2009 and the International Year of Astronomy
As you will
know 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy and, as part of New Zealand’s
contribution to this, the Royal Society will be using ‘Almanac 2009’ as a
leading publication. So Almanac
2009 will be a very special issue and probably larger than normal.
It will include all of its current features plus the following:-
1) The
calendar grid will notify all special events put on for the public by
astronomical societies and institutions around the country.
This will include all conventions, conferences, observatory open days,
special observing programs, and special presentations put on for the public.
2) The
Almanac will include a map of New Zealand identifying the location of every
astronomical society or institution in the country along with a contact person/s
and phone numbers.
3) The main
calendar images (12) will be a selection of the visually best astronomical
photographs taken in New Zealand past and present.
4) The side
images (12) will be a selection of the best or most interesting New Zealand
observatories and or telescopes (professional, society, or amateur).
Because people add interest and scale to a photograph it would be good to
have images which include the owner/operators.
5) Up to 4
additional feature pages on different astronomical topics – if you have a
great idea let me know.
6)
There will be space for adverts by societies, institutions and suppliers
of astronomical equipment. There
will be a charge for these.
We and the
Royal Society would like to see the Almanac 2009 distributed by all astronomical
societies and institutions and that at least one copy ends up at every school
around the country.
How
you can help
We need to
start gathering images (thumbnails at this stage) for selection and information
that is to be included on the calendar grid.
The deadline for inclusion in the Almanac will be June 30th so
the sooner we get the material the better.
If you or members of your Society have images or information you would
like to see in Almanac 2009 email me at: hamal@xtra.co.nz
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