WHAT: AFM’s Virtual #SDOisGO Tweetup

WHEN: February 10, 2010 (subject to change, in accordance with SDO launch)

WHERE: Astronomy.FM

WHO: Everyone who wants to attend!

Did you know that NASA is launching a new solar observatory next month, and that you can participate from anywhere in the world?  Or maybe you already are an SDO fan, but aren’t able to make it to the launch, either of  NASA’s two #SDOisGO tweetups, or any of the simultaneous launch events.

In the spirit of NASA’s #SDOisGO tweetup and encouraging greater learning everywhere, Astronomy.FM is hosting the first-ever, simultaneous, virtual launch tweetup to celebrate the launch of NASA’s latest solar observatory!  Events and features will include live on-the-scene radio updates and interviews, solar-themed music and programs, embedded video players to watch the launch as it happens, Do You Know SDO? quiz opportunities for NASA prizes, virtual learning booths, and more!

This will be a 24-hour event, from midnight EST February 10 (0500 UTC) through midnight EST February 11 (0500 UTC), to encourage international participation.  While NASA is a USA space agency, the worlds they explore, the science they investigate, and the knowledge they gain, belong to all of us.  The more you know about NASA, the more you’ll learn about the world we live in and the greater horizons beyond.

Be sure to stop by Astronomy.FM on February 10 to learn more about the SDO mission and our Sun, to watch the launch, and for your opportunity to win some NASA swag!