We want to help you in the event planning process by pointing you towards some of the resources you can use for your event. Our team has curated a set of resources that vary from presentations, videos to kid-friendly quizzes.
Learning Objective: Learn the criteria for naming elements found on the surface of asteroids. Overview: The images captured by exploration missions have facilitated a detailed mapping of the surface of […]
In January, fragments of a small asteroid fell about 100 kilometres from Berlin, the capital of Germany. The object, named 2024 BX1, was discovered by Krisztián Sárneczky, Hungarian professor and […]
Cannes is renowned worldwide for its rich blend of culture, history and natural beauty. The city’s appeal extends beyond its well-known fashion maisons and prestigious film festivals. In particular, the […]
This article was originally published in the Bad Astronomy Newsletter by Phil Plait, an astronomer and science communicator, as well as a friend of Asteroid Day. He writes his Bad […]
Observing the Moon through a telescope is a captivating experience that never fails to draw people in. You can set up your telescope in an open area or a street, […]
Introducing Carolina Brauer de Morais, a student currently on her final year at the European School of Luxembourg II in Mamer. In addition to her academic endeavors, Carolina holds the […]
The NEOWISE infrared space telescope, which was announced to reach the end of its mission by NASA last December, has made remarkable contributions over the past 10 years in the […]
The fascinating history of space rock impacts on Earth can be explored at the Hellenic Meteorite Museum, located in the heart of Athens, Greece. This museum stands as a pioneering […]
2024 will bring multiple opportunities to organise amazing asteroid observation, research, and awareness events. Let’s start with our flagship events! Building upon the successful Asteroid Day 2023, Asteroid Foundation is […]
Vesta, the brightest asteroid visible from Earth, will soon reach its opposition on December 21. This date coincides with the solstice, a biannual natural event during which the sun reaches […]
“Mulheres de Estrelas” (Star Women in English) emerged as an inspiring initiative in 2017 within the heart of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil. The movement originated in the small city of […]
The year 2023 has been highly successful for asteroid exploration. Over the course of this year, significant milestones were achieved in advancing our knowledge about celestial objects, which will undoubtedly […]
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