World Space Week TNZANIA 2010

World Space Week TANZANIA 2010

October 4 to 10 and follow up on October 16.

We had an exciting few days of stargazing during the World Space Week and follow up activity after several requests.

The event was attended by about 50 people in total ranging from young to old, teachers and students, as well as professional and amateur enthusiasts. The last event on was graced by Dr Mshinda, our COSTECH DG.

Attached are some pictures of the events including group pictures, action pictures as well as pictures of the crescent Moon and the brilliant Venus in the evening sky, as well as pictures of the Moon, Venus, and Jupiter through the telescope, using a digital camera. Through the telescope, Venus was seen as a distinct crescent, the Moon's plains and deep craters and the moons of Jupiter and its cloud belts were also visible.

We were also able to see witness the remarkable view of the transit of one of the Moons of Jupiter, Gyanamede, as its shadow seen as a black dot, transited across the Jupiter's bright disk. We also saw the reappearance of Gynamede on Jupiter's opposite edge.

Truly remarkable experiences for all.

To enjoy astronomy further, organize your own events and join us the next time such events are held.