DATE: Fri, 3 Apr 2009 15:34:42 +1100
SUBJECT: Gemini School Astronomy Contest


As part of the International Year of Astronomy, the Australian Gemini  
Office is offering a chance for high school classes in Australia to  
take an image with the Gemini-South telescope, one of the largest  
optical telescopes in the world. Classes can suggest a target to be  
observed, along with an explanation of what makes the object  
scientifically and aesthetically appealing. The best submission will  
then have its target imaged by Gemini.

The deadline for entries is 1 May 2009.

We hope that ASA members will bring the Contest to the attention of  
any high school teachers with whom they are in contact.

Full Contest details and rules can be found at: http://ausgo.aao.gov.au/IYAcontest/


Christopher Onken
Australian Gemini Office

IYAcontest -@- mso.anu.edu.au