Great World Wide Star Count

  • Steps
  • Constellations
  • Magnitude Charts
  • Lat/Lon
  • Report
  • Results
  • Science

The 2015 Great World Wide Star Count is here! Join us by making observations on October 2-16, 2015. Please be sure to download the Activity Guide to participate.

 

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)

Determine which constellation you should observe. Click on your location in the map below. world map northern hemisphere constellation southern hemisphere constellation

The map below shows the 2015 observations. Please visit the results page for more detail.

During this international event, we ask everyone to go outside, look skyward after dark, note the stars they see in certain constellations, and report what they see online.
 

This Windows to the Universe Citizen Science Event is designed to encourage learning in astronomy!

  • Download our Activity Guide to participate!
  • Subscribe to our mailing list to receive email updates about this exciting event!
  • Spread the word — tell your family, friends, neighbors, and students!

 

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