Final figure in for World Record Attempt
Hi all
We have just received this from the ABC.
| Dear Star Party hosts,
Congratulations on being officially amazing! With your help, Australia has set a new Guinness World Record for the most people stargazing across multiple venues. Our final count is 46,345 people – eclipsing the previous record of 7,960 people. We are confident that this record will stand for some time. In addition to the participants who were officially counted, there were huge numbers of volunteers, parents, teachers and community members who ran and attended events. Some sites experienced adverse weather but stargazers still came out in their thousands to join in. In total, the world record attempt brought together more than 62,000 people at almost 300 Star Parties held in every state and territory. You have all been counted and we thank you! This achievement would not have been possible without your energy, enthusiasm and patience as a Star Party host. The response to our record attempt was greater than we ever anticipated and is a testament to our nation’s passion for science and astronomy. Thank you and congratulations! · If you want to relive Stargazing Live 2018 you can view the episodes on ABC iview, and check out the special Stargazing Live episode of the Cosmic Vertigo podcast Thanks again Stargazers! This may have been your first time stargazing, or perhaps you’re a seasoned astronomer, either way, we hope your Stargazing Live experience has inspired you. We encourage you to continue stargazing and learning about our universe – visit a Planetarium, join your local astronomical society, host regular star viewings in your backyard, and check out ABC’s free science content Regards, |
So well done everyone.
