Remote Observing with Astronomers Without Borders Thilina Heenatigala, Astronomers Without Borders.
Abstract: Remote Observing has gain popularity in recent times due to the availability of expensive equipments for cheaper or no cost and accessibility from any part of the world. Taking the concept of Remote Observing further, Astronomers Without borders (AWB) has been organizing programs at global level since IYA2009. Over the years thousands of people from more than hundred countries have participated in AWB Remote Observing programs. Adding more educational value to these efforts, AWB use professional or experienced amateur astronomers to communicate live with the public throughout the program. These programs also act as a unique way of bringing people from different cultures and backgrounds together to explore the universe as one.