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"Stars Shine for Everyone" Global Telescope Program with Jean Pierre Grootaerd

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Partnering with the International Astronomical Union Office for Astronomy Outreach, Jean Pierre’s homegrown program in Belgium sends volunteer-made telescope mounts with donated telescopes to classrooms around the world.

Chapters

• 🌌 How and Why Jean Pierre Started the Program: 3:57-8:30
• 🌟 Project Beamline: 13:54-17:06
• 🌍 Refugee Camp in Nigeria: 23:18-25:32
• 📸 Georgia Picture: 26:37-28:05
• 🔧 Build Your Own Telescope: 29:37-32:16
• 🌟 Project for Small Telescopes and Children in the Netherlands: 34:58-35:46
• 🎥 Telescope Video from Uganda (48:28 Video Begins): 43:27-46:44
• 🌠 Mike Talks About Why and How We Do What This Work: 48:01-51:05