Astronomy 2012 out-of-this-world Award
For its Library Telescope Program, the New Hampshire Astronomical Society wins Astronomy’s annual award honoring astronomy outreach programs.
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Astronomy magazine has chosen the New Hampshire Astronomical Society
(NHAS) as the winner of its 2012 Out-of-this-world Award for
outstanding public programming. The NHAS’ many accomplishments helped it
stand out from the competition. But the most notable was its Library
Telescope Program.
For more than four years now, the NHAS has been sharing the wonders
of the universe with the public through the placement of telescopes at
libraries throughout New England. The goal is to help foster scientific
literacy, stimulate an interest in astronomy, and provide people who
have never looked through a telescope the chance to experience the
excitement that comes from discovery. Read the full announcement »
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