Stepping out of the classroom on November 8th, I don’t know how many of you were (shocked) by this round of the blood moon! This lunar eclipse wasn’t just the most visually stunning celestial event of the year, it also coincided with a rare astronomical phenomenon: the moon occulting Uranus. I believe that even more students have been deeply attracted by the beauty of astronomy. In order to showcase the charm of astronomy from multiple perspectives, the Astronomy Association has brought us the Astronomy Carnival!
Here’s the lineup of events:
01
Ancient Chinese Starry Sky – Four Seasons Starry Sky Online Lecture
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Time: December 3, 2022 (Saturday) 19:00-20:00
Content:
The lecture will introduce some ancient Chinese astronomical knowledge and short stories, popularizing the Three Enclosures and Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions in ancient Chinese astronomy. It will guide everyone through the Purple Forbidden Enclosure, the Black Tortoise of the North, and other constellations. At the same time, it will combine the Western eighty-eight constellations to introduce the four seasons’ starry sky and how to identify constellations.
I still remember the first time I saw the starry sky through a telescope. It was like a door had been opened to another world, full of infinite mystery and charm. This lecture might just give you a similar experience.
02
Solar Observation
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Time: December 4, 2022 (Sunday) 15:30-17:00
Content:
Join us and use a heliostat to observe sunspots and prominences, allowing you to experience the charm of the starry sky up close.
Sunspots are like the "blemishes" on the sun’s face, and prominences are like giant flames dancing in the sun’s atmosphere. Observing them makes you feel like you’re exploring the secrets of the sun.
03
Street Astronomy: Constellation (popularization) and Observatory Visit
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Time: December 4, 2022 (Sunday) 18:00-21:00
Content:
We will conduct observations of planets and the moon, and learn how to recognize constellations. At the same time, we will take everyone to visit the 70cm telescope and understand its operational principles.
The first time I visited an observatory, I was amazed by the size of the telescope and the precision of its operation. It’s like a giant’s eye, watching the universe’s mysteries.
Photography: Ye Renhao
Note: If it’s cloudy or rainy on the day of the event, the activity may be postponed or cancelled. Please scan the QR code below and pay close attention to the specific notices from the Astronomy Association.
What are you waiting for? It’s better to take action than to just think about it. Come and join the Astronomy Association, and let’s learn "astrology" together!
Text | Liu Xiaomeng
Images | Some from the internet/Ye Renhao
Editor | Astronomy Association Publicity Department, Shi Yuanyuan
