Australia broke the world record for the simultaneous observation of the stars (photo)

The event organizers had prepared 30 thousand telescopes.

Thousands of people across Australia tried to break the world record for simultaneous observation through telescopes. And I must admit, it was a success.

Especially for the event, the Australian national University has purchased 30 000 of the telescope and handed them out to everyone. Local media reported that some people came to the special viewing sites with their devices.

Publication from Yanxin Wang (@stinger_wang) 23 May 2018 at 5:53 PDT

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Publication of Big Bang Education (@bigbangeducation) 23 May 2018 at 5:02 PDT

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To beat the previous record set in 2015 (when the star was simultaneously observed 7 960 people across the country) wishing you have to consider the moon through a telescope for 10 minutes.

According to journalists, this year’s participation in the project was welcomed by the people of 280 locations across Australia.

Publication of Sitthixay Ditthavong (@wakeupsitt) 23 May 2018 at 5:50 PM PDT

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It is known that the Australian national University on this night, gathered 5 thousand people at the University of Sydney — 2 thousand and 5 thousand in Brisbane at Roma street Park, Parklands. And that’s not counting other cities.

Publication from Gareth Richards (@garethrichards_mcgrath) May 24, 2018 at 4:11 PDT

During the download an error has occurred.Announcement global fixed recordas a result, representatives of the Guinness Book of records have officially confirmed a new world record. At this time, for the Moon in the telescope at the same time was watched by more than 40 thousand people.