Ten Days of Astronomy 2014
From March 21 to 30, 2014, Daruvar will once again become an astronomical mecca. Kumova Slama Astronomical Society is pleased to invite you to the fifth annual Ten Days of Astronomy in Daruvar.
Sunday, 16. March 2014. u 15:36 sati 10 Days of Astronomy 2014
Here we finally are, about to commence with the fifth annual Ten Days of Astronomy 2014, held under the patronage of President Ivo Josipović, one of our honorary members. I must admit that these Days of Astronomy were much more difficult to organize than the previous four. Our greatest challenge this year was the financial aspect of organizing the event. Still, we managed to overcome the difficulties with the help of our local self-government and our sponsors who continue to help us all these years. Despite the difficulties and withdrawals of financial support, there were (as always) people willing to step in and help us. This time it was our county and county prefect Damir Bajs who offered their help.
Nevertheless, we were apprehensive about maintaining the level of quality many of you have commended us for and topping it, if possible, which was our main goal. All our troubles have even forced us to consider cancelling the whole thing, but the effort we all put into it and knowing how disappointed many of our fellow astronomers and our town would be encouraged us to insist on organizing the program you are about to witness.
What to expect from this year's Ten Days?
We have prepared an eventful program this year and we hope each of you will find something of interest. The ‘2014 Space Odyssey’ is a topic that will extend to all of our ten lecture days. The very beginning will be marked by a grand exhibition of our astro photos, a variety of photographs taken by the students of Daruvar Technical School by participating in the Sally Ride EarthKAM project, and a display of the accomplishments in humanity's exploration of space.
We have prepared several novelties for you as well, the most notable being the AstroEXPO astronomical equipment exhibition. With it we hope to create a place for all of those who produce their own astronomical and photography equipment and those who want to trade, sell or simply exhibit their equipment. It will be an excellent opportunity for an exchange of knowledge and experience between our more seasoned astronomers and those who’ve just entered the realm of astronomy. I hope all of our fellow astronomy and science enthusiasts will forgive us for any mistakes we may make – our coming together and gazing at the night sky through telescopes or simply through the tree tops of Daruvar Park is what counts. I am, therefore, pleased to invite you once more to the big opening of these Ten Days of Astronomy and the Star Party that will close the event.
See you in Daruvar!
The opening of the Ten Days of Astronomy, all our lectures, as well as the AstroEXPO exhibition will take place in Hrvatski dom, 7 Matija Gubec Street, Daruvar.
We are expecting you.
Antun Boroš (secretary)
Take a look at our 10DA photo gallery on our Flickr page.
