Join thousands of other students, families, and citizen scientists counting stars this fall, for the
Great World Wide Star Count, October 29 - November 12, 2010!
Can you see light pollution in your sky??
Five Simple Steps to Star Count:
1. Determine which constellation to observe
2. Find that constellation at night an hour after sunset (about 7-9pm local time)
3. Match your nighttime sky with one of our magnitude charts
4. Report what you see online
5. View results of this international event
(For complete steps download the Activity Guide)
Which constellation do you observe? 
This international event encourages everyone to go outside, look skywards after dark, count the stars
they see in certain constellations, and report
what they see online. This Windows After Dark citizen
science event is designed to raise awareness about light pollution and the night sky as well as encourage learning in astronomy.
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