The Windmill`s Moon by: Babak A. Tafreshi

The Windmill`s Moon by: Babak A. Tafreshi

Annual astropoetry contest organised by Astronomers Without Borders will run throughout Global Astronomy Month from 1-30 April. The contest is intended for children, teenagers, and adults, worldwide. There will be three categories from young children, young adults to open.

Poems may be on any astronomy, night sky, or space-related subject, in any style or form. It is preferred that they be less than 30 lines in length and must be in English. Winners from all three categories will receive exciting prizes! More information: http://astronomerswithoutborders.org/gam2015-programs/astroarts/1561-astropoetry-contest-for-gam2015.html

GTTP encourages teachers to take this opportunity to use ‘AstroPoetry Writing’ activity from IAU astroEDU to introduce the contest to your students: http://astroedu.iau.org/activities/astropoetry-writing/