Collected $ 16,911 for the salvation of astronomy in Bosnia and observatories on Trebević
Fund-raising campaign to keep the Astronomical Society Orion was successfully completed . Through the website IndieGoGo to raise funds , collected 16,911 U.S. dollars. The campaign lasted two months, and your donation is given 308 individuals and groups .
" The whole campaign was accompanied only positive reactions of the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina and abroad , as well as friends and fans of astronomy from around the world . Likewise , we had great support from the media from all over Bosnia and Herzegovina . All began with the launch of a global campaign via the website and only some days it was necessary that almost the whole of BiH know about this initiative . this is only confirmed our belief that we will achieve the set goal , "said Tea Tamim , astrophysicist from Mostar employed at NASA .
Such actions are common throughout the world and are a way to raise money for a good cause , but also to demonstrate unity and commitment of citizens to jointly engage in an issue .
" That is the greatest success of this action , as citizens of their support practically cast their vote for Reconstruction Observatory , showed a willingness and desire to be involved , and most importantly , they gave us a new motivation and approval for continued operation ," she said Tamim .
In this action were included members of AD Orion , who had worked for years to popularize astronomy in BiH . So far they have done a great number of activities , and in his work focused mainly on working with young high school and college age . It's their work , and the many difficulties they face due to the lack of minimal funds , was the inspiration for the Tea Tamim to encourage members of the associations that go into this campaign alone .
" The members of this society we have to thank for astronomy in BiH in general there . 'm Glad that in recent times , thanks to a bit and this campaign , enjoying the great support of the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina . Sincerely hope that their government and the responsible institutions to provide the same support, but we certainly do not mean to wait for that to happen , but we will continue to ourselves that we are working on . we have created a space for serious work on the renovation of observatories , and proved that we have public support . our plan is to go with this initiative in this year and we will do everything to 2014th be remembered as the year of the beginning of the renewal Observatory on Trebević " emphasized Tamim .
This type of specialized projects require significant resources , and in the world there are funds that can compete if there is basic infrastructure , which does not have.
" This is so because due to lack of basic infrastructure , by which I mean the most to building infrastructure , themselves eliminated from the race to apply for funds and funds that exist , and that the observatory could TREBEVIĆKA supplied her equipment for astronomical research , especially after the for this action, the whole world learned scientific astronomical community . 'm aware of the fact that no investment in infrastructure construction are not insignificant , but I want to believe that we as a society willing to make the effort that is missing , and that is not unattainable , "said Tamim and thanked all citizens who have helped in this first action that is called a victory .
- 27 Jan, 2014
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