Modern technology for holding the thematic astronomical festivals in the system of the additional school education
The article presents that one of the methods to stimulate school students to study astronomy is the organization of the thematic astronomical festivals, devoted to anniversary of famous astronomers and discoveries. In such approach the introduction of new astronomical information alternates with active games, festive shows and performances which are connected with the scientific information. The article describes the contents and scenario of one of the festivals" The flying Barnard's star and discovery of exoplanets. The winter solstice".