http://www.astronomy2009.org/ The latest news about the International Year of Astronomy 2009 http://www.astronomy2009.org/images/stories/logos/iyalogosmall.jpg http://www.astronomy2009.org/ <img src="http://www.astronomy2009.org/files/news_featured/guide.jpg"> <br /> This resource is meant to be a quick reference guide for people doing any form of astronomy outreach. It is meant to cover some of the most common questions that are asked during any astronomy presentation. Hence it has been dubbed the "Essential Astronomy Quick Reference Guide for Outreach". Wen, 7 May 2008 15:00:00 http://www.astronomy2009.org.za/projects/astroguide/ http://www.astronomy2009.org.za/projects/astroguide/ <img src="http://www.astronomy2009.org/files/news_featured/astronomy_presentation.jpg"> <br /> In this presentation we show what astronomy is and what it is used for. Download it for free and use it in your own presentations for schools and the public. Available in English and Spanish. http://www.astronomy2009.org/index.php/?option=com_content&view=article&id=316 http://www.astronomy2009.org/index.php/?option=com_content&view=article&id=316 <img src="http://www.astronomy2009.org/files/news_featured/brochure3.jpg"> <br /> The latest IYA2009 Brochure is now out! Latest information about IYA2009 Cornerstone Projects, Special projects, Task Groups and the Global project. http://www.astronomy2009.org/index.php/?option=com_content&view=article&id=315 http://www.astronomy2009.org/index.php/?option=com_content&view=article&id=315 <img src="http://www.astronomy2009.org/files/news_featured/ghou.jpg"> <br /> Every year GHOU promoters meet to present results, exchange experiences, present new resources and introduce new tools. This year meeting is hosted in Lisbon, Portugal, and the programme will have a special emphasis on activities for IYA2009 and our participation in a very important cornerstone, the “Galileo Teacher Training Programme”. http://ghou2008.globalhou.net/ http://ghou2008.globalhou.net/ <img src="http://www.astronomy2009.org/files/news_featured/kepler_wheels.jpg"> <br /> NASA’s website dedicated to the International Year of Astronomy 2009 is now online. Announced as a portal to NASA resources, events, and opportunities for involvement in the regional and national IYA2009 activities, it is a valuable resource for students, teachers, and the public. http://www.kepler.arc.nasa.gov/ed/starwheel/index.html http://www.kepler.arc.nasa.gov/ed/starwheel/index.html The IYA2009 welcomes Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mongolia, Puerto Rico, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. http://www.astronomy2009.org/ http://www.astronomy2009.org/ <img src="http://www.astronomy2009.org/files/news_featured/iya2009nasa.jpg"> <br /> NASA’s website dedicated to the International Year of Astronomy 2009 is now online. Announced as a portal to NASA resources, events, and opportunities for involvement in the regional and national IYA2009 activities, it is a valuable resource for students, teachers, and the public. http://astronomy2009.nasa.gov/ http://astronomy2009.nasa.gov/ <img src="http://www.astronomy2009.org/files/news_featured/twan_sky.jpg"> <br /> The May 2008 issue of Sky&Telescope magazine introduces The World at Night project with an article and a photo gallery. TWAN is an IYA2009 Special Project. http://www.twanight.org/newTWAN/news.asp?newsID=6006 http://www.twanight.org/newTWAN/news.asp?newsID=6006 <img src="http://www.astronomy2009.org/files/news_featured/galileo_vatican.jpg"> <br /> A statue of the great scientist will be erected in Vatican City to help commemorate next year's celebration of the International Year of Astronomy and the 400th anniversary of Galileo's first use of the telescope to observe the cosmos. http://www.catholicnews.com/data/briefs/cns/20080307.htm#head16 http://www.catholicnews.com/data/briefs/cns/20080307.htm#head16 <img src="http://www.astronomy2009.org/files/news_featured/who_invented_the_telescope.jpg"> <br /> Who invented the astronomical telescope? Galileo? Kepler? Lipperhey? Janssen? Harriot? Find out more in the Power Point presentation available for download. http://www.astronomy2009.org/resources-mainmenu-47/power-point-mainmenu-97.html http://www.astronomy2009.org/resources-mainmenu-47/power-point-mainmenu-97.html