Astronomy magazine's Solar System Mnemonic Contest
Create a new solar system mnemonic for a chance to win Celestron SkyMaster binoculars or one of several other great prizes.
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| Before Pluto's demotion, countless school children remembered the solar system's planetary progression with the popular mnemonic, or memory aid, "My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas." Now that the International Astronomical Union voted to reclassify Pluto as a dwarf planet, we need a replacement. Astronomy is looking for creative and unique suggestions. To win, you'll need to create something more of a variation than "My Very Exhausted Mother Just Served Us Nothing." The Astronomy staff will pick the winners. Selected winners will receive one of the prizes listed below. Click here to read the rules. Click here to enter. |
| Grand prize One first-place winner will receive Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 binoculars. |
 Features: • 25x magnification porro prism binoculars • Giant 100mm objective lens offers maximum image brightness in low-light and long-range conditions • Four-element objective lens for ultrasharp focus across the field of view • Multicoated optics for sharp, clear views • Suitable for long-range terrestrial or astronomical viewing • Protective rubber covering for ultrafirm grip • Integrated tripod adapter rod for ultrastable tripod mounting • Long eye relief ideal for eyeglass wearers • Deluxe padded carrying case included for travel and safe storage • No Fault Warranty provides best protection and product support on the market Click here to read more about the SkyMaster Series. Click here to visit Celestron's web site. |
| Second place prize One person will win a copy of Terence Dickinson's book NightWatch: A Practical Guide for Observing the Universe, published by Firefly Books. |
 NightWatch has been acclaimed as the best general interest introduction to astronomy. The fourth edition has revisions in every chapter, including: There also are dozens of new photographs throughout the book that show the latest thrilling discoveries made by space observatories and probes. Click here here to read more about NightWatch. Click here to visit Firefly Books' web site. |
Honorable mention prizes |
