This weekend is a big one for stargazers! Not only has all of 2009 been deemed "International Year of Astronomy" by UNESCO and the IAU, but April 2-5 is one of the main -- or cornerstone events -- called 100 hours of Astronomy - a special observing event celebrated around the world. Here is a website that is chock full of really interesting events and video content: http://www.100hoursofastronomy.org/ . All the events that are webcast can be accessed on this website. One special event is called "Around the world in 80 telescopes", a live 24-hour webcast from astronomical observatories. This event is organised by ESO, the European Southern Observatory, from its HQ in Garching, Germany Date: 3 April 2009, 09:00 UT (Universal Time/GMT) to 4 April 2009, 09:00 UT (Universal Time/GMT). Next comes the 24-hour Global Star Party organized by the Sidewalk Astronomers. Saturday is also International Sidewalk Astronomy Night on 4 April 2009 starting at sunset worldwide. Finally Sunday April 5 is, "Sun" day! Either get up early to view the sunrise, go for a walk on the afternoon or enjoy a wonderful sunset. Friday April 3rd, Colorado Blvd between Fair Oaks and Pasadena in Old Town Pasadena 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday April 4th, Myrtle and Lime, Monrovia in Old Monrovia Sunday (possibly) April 5th Solar Sun Day in the Park - Myrtle and Lime, Monrovia 1:00 p.m. To 3:00 p.m. With solar safe telescope. We'll send out a special announcement with the actual hours if we really have the energy to do this event on Sunday. :-) Jane Jane Houston Jones Senior Outreach Specialist, Cassini Program JPL - 4800 Oak Grove Drive, MS 230-205 Pasadena, CA 91109 818-393-6435 jane.h.jones(a)jpl.nasa.gov Saturnobs http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/Education/saturnobservation/ What's Up for March: Saturn! http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/video/index.cfm?id=821