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This section consists of information on the events, the main topic of which is astronomical observation and education. These events have been arranged in many countries. In addition to introducing observations, the pictures and written descriptions express the mood of the mutual moments and reflect the atmosphere of the meetings. The aim is to inspire people and encourage them to observe the night sky, participate in educational courses of astronomy and enjoy gathering together to experience the fascination of the starry sky.

The European Association for Astronomy Education, EAAE, has arranged summer schools and various events of astronomy in Europe for over ten years. The summer schools, lasting about one week, are meant for the teachers of astronomy. Their schedule has consisted of workshops, lectures, exhibitions, observation excursions, visits as well as mingling with others, discussing and observing together. Valuable contacts between colleagues have been established, useful information for astronomy teaching has been available and the international atmosphere of being colleagues has been intense. For more information on the EAAE, please visit the website www.eaae-astronomy.org.

Science on Stage Europe (SonSEu) has also arranged festivals of natural sciences for over ten years in various countries of Europe. These events include all branches of natural sciences. Astronomy is one of the branches. For more information on these activities, please visit the website www.science-on-stage.eu.

Every now and then, there are smaller local events in various countries. In Finland, there have been some national events where astronomy has been taught. Moreover, many schools have arranged local events with various themes offering an opportunity to participate in a rich programme supply. This section aims at producing large scale information on behalf of the events and educations arranged for astronomy teaching.

In the middle of the picture, there is Corona Borealis, i.e. the Northern Crown, photographed through a very weak reddish Aurora Borealis in mid-winter in Finnish Lapland (picture IH, Finland).

 

 

 

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