http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/pressreleases/Latest Press Releases from the International Year of Astronomy 2009enTue, 08 Feb 2011 16:00:00 +0100http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iya1101/The European Union (EU) has granted 1.9 million euros to support the 6-country educational programme EUNAWE, based on Universe Awareness (UNAWE). UNAWE is, an IAU-endorsed programme that uses the beauty and grandeur of the Universe to encourage young children, particularly those from an underprivileged background, to have an interest in science and technology and foster their sense of global citizenship from the earliest age. Although UNAWE was only founded five years ago, it is already active in 40 countries and comprises a global network of almost 500 astronomers, teachers and other educators.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:00:00 +0100http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iya1101/http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iya1008/The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) Secretariat will finish its activities on 31 December 2010, following three and a half years of service. While closure of the IYA2009 Secretariat marks the end of the largest project that the International Astronomical Union (IAU) has ever embarked upon, the organisation remains committed to promoting education and public outreach throughout the world.Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0100http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iya1008/http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iya1007/The book, Postcards from the Edge of the Universe, was launched today at the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science in Lisbon, Portugal. A legacy of the International Year of Astronomy 2009 Cornerstone project Cosmic Diary, the book features articles from astronomers around the world about the hottest astronomical topics of the moment.Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:30:00 +0200http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iya1007/http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iya1006/A 1300-page final report for the International Year of Astronomy 2009 was released today at the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science in Lisbon, Portugal. The report shows that at least 815 million people in 148 countries participated in the world’s largest science event in decades.Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:00:00 +0200http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iya1006/http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iya1005/The UNESCO World Heritage Committee, at its 34th session in Brasília, Brazil, has, for the first time, endorsed a study in science heritage. The thematic study on the Heritage Sites of Astronomy and Archaeoastronomy, prepared within the framework of the International Year of Astronomy 2009, presents an overall vision of astronomical heritage and attempts to identify some of the most outstanding examples that are of significance to everyone.Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:00:00 +0200http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iya1005/http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iya1004/The President of the South African National Research Foundation, Dr Albert van Jaarsveld and the General Secretary of the IAU, Dr. Ian Corbett, signed a landmark agreement in Pretoria today with the International Astronomical Union (IAU) which will foster and promote astronomy in the developing world. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:30:00 +0200http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iya1004/http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iya1003/The Executive Committee of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) has selected the SAAO, a national facility of the South African National Research Foundation (NRF), to host the IAU Office for Astronomy Development (OAD). The Office is the key component of the decadal global strategy plan, Astronomy for the Developing World, launched at the 2009 IAU General Assembly in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and is aimed at using astronomy to foster education and capacity building throughout the world.Tue, 25 May 2010 12:24:15 +0200http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iya1003/http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iya1002/The International Year of Astronomy 2009/Mani Bhaumik Prize for Excellence in Astronomy Education and Public Outreach has been awarded to From Earth to the Universe (FETTU). This award recognises FETTU’s important contribution in improving public awareness of astronomical achievements, and in stimulating the use of astronomy for the promotion of scientific education and culture in 2009.Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0100http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iya1002/http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iya1001/As the International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) comes to a close, the true scope of the venture is becoming clear. The final count of countries involved stands at 148, a staggering number that confirms that the IYA2009 network is the largest ever in science. Activities and events from these participating nations paint a picture of professional and amateur astronomers bringing the Universe down to Earth through countless projects, opening the eyes of the public to the wonders above.Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:00:00 +0100http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iya1001/http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iya0919/On 9 and 10 January 2010 the International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) will be brought to an official close with a ceremony to be held in Padova, Italy, in the Aula Magna of the University of Padova, where Galileo taught experimental physics and astronomy. The final event of this global celebration of astronomy and its contribution to society and culture will be attended by the key figures behind IYA2009 as well as prominent astronomers. The press is invited to attend.Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:24:03 +0100http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iya0919/