Announcement Posted: June 5, 2002

We invite all interested parties, from professional astronomers to members of the public, to join with the Cassini-Huygens Mission to Saturn through the Saturn Observation Campaign. A section of NASA's Cassini-Huygens website will be dedicated to resources, event announcements, observation techniques and educational material related to planetary observation.

What: Partner with local organizations to drum up support and plan at least 3 events within a year.

Why: Members of the Saturn Observation Campaign will be able to participate in on-line trainings and programs conducted from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Team members will lead their communities to enjoy the magnificent view of the most beautiful planet of all. Team members' efforts will have a lasting impact in creating a connection between local communities and the exploration of the solar system.

When: Deadline is August 9, 2002. Applications received after this date will be considered on a case-by-case basis. No applications will be accepted after Oct. 1, 2002.

How: Apply electronically using the Saturn Observation Campaign Application.

Who: If you have questions regarding this application, please contact: Shannon McConnell, (818) 393-5815 or by e-mail at saturnobs@jpl.nasa.gov

Note: This Opportunity to Participate will be repeated every year.

Saturn is in a favorable observation position several months every year.

Saturn Viewing Period
Start of Viewing Period	End of Viewing Period
December 2002	May 2003
January 2004	June 2004
February 2005	July 2005
March 2006	August 2006
April 2007	September 2007
May 2008	October 2008

Selection Criteria

Team members will be selected based on the following criteria:

• Experience in planetary observation
• Knowledge of the Cassini-Huygens mission and its science objectives
• Ability to partner with local resources at schools, municipal organizations, museums, planetariums and private industry
• Experience in planning events
• Member of -- or ability to partner with -- local astronomy organizations

Note to applicants:

• Amateur astronomy organizations may apply as a group but must submit a single point of contact
• Planetariums and museums should follow the same rule and submit a single point of contact
• Solar System Ambassadors and Solar System Educators should indicate their affiliation with those programs

Requirements:

• Host between 3 and 5 events through June 2003
• Report demographic data on attendees
• Year-round access to e-mail and the Internet
• Ability to download and print materials from the Internet
• Participate in on-line trainings