News Features(view all)
Teaching With Telescopes: Teaching With Telescopes is designed to help teachers bring small telescopes into the classroom.
IYA2009 Galilean Nights award winners announced!: Galilean Nights ran during October 2009 and saw thousands of individuals and organisations host a wide range of events to popularise astronomy and highlight the importance of Galileo's legacy.
IYA2009 - Roadmap to IYA2009’s Living Heritage : The IYA2009 was never foreseen to be a “one-off” event for one year, but a means to creating structures for collaboration, lasting self-sustaining activities and innovative concepts for the communication of astronomy.
IYA2009 Closing Ceremony videos now online: Those that were unable to attend the IYA2009 Closing Ceremony in Padova, Italy, may wish to view the video recordings.
IYA2009 Updates(view all)
Jun 15, 2010: Space Generation Congress
Jun 15, 2010: setiQuest is looking for a community manager intern
Jun 11, 2010: IYA2009 Updates
Jun 10, 2010: Developing World’s Scientific Literacy May Lie in Its Stars
Press Releases(view all)
May 25, 2010: South African Astronomical Observatory Selected as Host for the IAU Office for Astronomy Development
Feb 26, 2010: From Earth to the Universe Wins Prize for Excellence in Astronomy Education and Public Outreach
Jan 8, 2010: The International Year of Astronomy 2009: The Largest Science Education and Public Outreach Event in History
Dec 17, 2009: The International Year of Astronomy 2009 Closing Ceremony: Save the Date
National Nodes: 148
Organisational Nodes: 40
Organisational Associates:33
National Websites: 111
Cornerstone Projects: 12
Special Task Groups: 11
Special Projects:16
Official Products:8
Media Partners:22
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The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is endorsed by the United Nations and the International Council of Science.
