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10,000's already doing public outreach and informal education

Amateur astronomers. 10,000's already doing public outreach and informal education Every country(?), regardless of academics, formal education Star parties, exhibitions, etc. Astronomy Day, ISAN, independent sidewalk astronomy

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10,000's already doing public outreach and informal education

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  1. Amateur astronomers • 10,000's already doing public outreach and informal education • Every country(?), regardless of academics, formal education • Star parties, exhibitions, etc. • Astronomy Day, ISAN, independent sidewalk astronomy • 100 Hours of Astronomy connected them under one flag, making them part of something much bigger • AWB and Global Astronomy Month continue this but with significant, continuous evolution and expansion • Con: Insufficient background in astronomy

  2. Astronomers Without Borders • Rapid growth shows level of enthusiasm • AWB provides opportunities • Shaped by community, not other way around • Many programs created and driven by community • New program areas from partners, new members • Connecting partners leads to innovative, collaborative programs • One People, One Sky • We’re connected by sharing the same sky • We’re connected by our passion for the sky • We’re connected by our passion for sharing the sky • Community existed but without contact

  3. OAD and Amateur Astronomers Think Globally, Act Locally Connect, support locals Think Locally, Act Globally Expand on local successes Telescopes to TanzaniaCredit: Chuck Ruehle

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