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TWAN: The World at Night

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2011

Babak A. Tafreshi
Babak A. Tafreshi*
Affiliation:
Astronomers Without Borders, 26500 West Agoura Road, Suite 102-618, Calabasas, CA 91302, USA Nojum magazine, P.O Box 15875-1487, Tehran, Iran email: btafreshi@twanight.org
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Abstract

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The World at Night (TWAN) is a global program to produce, collect, and present stunning photographs and time-lapse videos of the world's most beautiful and historic sites against the night-time backdrop of stars, planets, and celestial events. TWAN is a bridge between art, science and humanity to bring the message of peace, concealed in the sky. Organised by “Astronomers Without Borders”, the project consist of world's best night sky photographers in over countries and coordinators, regional event organisers, and consultants. TWAN was also designated as a Special Project of the International Year of Astronomy 2009. While the project's global exhibitions and educational events peaked during IYA2009, TWAN is planned for long term in several phases and will continue to create and exhibit images in the next years.

Keywords

Heritageartsociology
Type
Contributed Papers
Information
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 5 , Symposium S260: The Role of Astronomy in Society and Culture , January 2009 , pp. 354 - 357
Copyright
Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2011

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