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"You are Galileo!" project 　

We are distributing the "You are Galileo!" telescopes for children, especially those in Asian countries. The "You are Galileo!" telescope is a small telescope which is the same size Galileo Galilei used for his observations.

Using the "You are Galileo!" telescope, children can have fun looking at planets, stars and satellites as Galileo did. Through these observations, children can share the same surprise and discovery that Galileo once experienced.

Observations enable children to think about the cosmos, the Earth, and themselves. Our "You are Galileo!" project is a part of the IYA's Global Cornerstone Projects -The Galileoscope. We will also provide observation guidance to help people use the You are Galileo! Telescope.

Participation Reports from around the World! 　

We are beginning to receive participation reports from around the World.

From Peru
- Drawing Contest, International Astronomy Day 2009 (in English) and photos1, photos2 （in Spanish）

From Indonesia
- A report by a senior high school student who runs an astronomy club 'Castro Polaris' in Jakarta: Pengamatan Venus Menggunakan Teleskop You Are Galileo (in Indonesian)
- A report of a Star Party held at Bandung: Cosmic Diary by Avivah Yamani Riyadi (in English)
- We have received a worksheet of Jupitar done by Ms. Dessy Eprilya, and a worksheet of Venus done by Mr. Indra FIrdaus. They are both high school students.

From Portugal
- A Portuguese teacher has made a Construction Manual of the "Spica" Telescope in Portuguese.

"You are Galileo!" project leaflet 　

We provide a PDF leaflet explaining the "You are Galileo" project. please use it to let others learn about the "You are Galileo" project.kimigali_e.pdf

Please join "You are Galileo! Telescope Project" 　

We have prepared observation guidance (for teachers and parents) and worksheets (for children) here. Please download them and work on the worksheet. If you send us copies of the worksheets by e-mail or postal mail along with the report sheet, we will send you a participation certificate.

e-mail: galileoscope@astronomy2009.jp
Postal address : Prof. Hidehiko AGATA,
Public relations center,
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan,
2-21-1 Mitaka Tokyo, Japan, 181-8588