News Features(view all)
Galileo Teachers Training Program 2010: Call for Proposals: Grants and basic support to stimulate teacher training workshops in developing regions.
IYA2009 Museum Collection: The IYA2009 and the official IYA2009 Collection Curator, Science Museum would like to collect a sample of this material as a museum collection of the fantastic activities carried out around the world in 2009
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)
Feb 9, 2010: Media in Education newsletter
Feb 8, 2010: Tafelmusik back from tour
Feb 8, 2010: Astronomy enthusiast creates IYA2009 coin website
Feb 8, 2010: Soutpansberg Astronomy Club releases special commemorative publication
Press Releases(view all)
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
Oct 21, 2009: Galilean Nights: Get Ready for a Galileo Experience!
Oct 15, 2009: Call for Submissions to the IYA2009/Mani Bhaumik Prize for Excellence in Astronomy Education and Public Outreach
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.
