The lives of Galileo
"The lives of Galileo: A journey through the history of astronomy" is a comic book about astronomy and Galileo Galilei, written and designed by Fiami. Further information is available in thisPDF file.
Celestron IYA2009 website
Celestron, IYA2009 Global Sponsor and famous for its high-quality optical products and telescopes, has launched a website dedicated to the International Year of Astronomy 2009.
Visit it on http://celestronlife.com/IYA09.
US House of Representatives supports IYA2009
US House of Representatives resolution supports IYA2009. Read more here
Watch the video here
New Organisational Nodes
A warm welcome to the new IYA2009 Organisational Nodes: CIENTEC, ESERA and RED POP.
New Cornerstones websites
New websites for IYA2009 Cornerstone Projects:
100 Hours of Astronomy
Developing Astronomy Globally
New IYA2009 Special Project
New IYA2009 Special Project: The mutual phenomena of the Galilean satellites of Jupiter. Read more on on this link
2008 Annular Total Eclipse - Chinese Webcast
Through the internet, you can observe the process of annular total eclipse in Xinjiang and the live exposition from Taiwan Astronomy Education Group. Time of live webcast: August 1, 2008 6:00 ~ 8:00 (UT 8/1 10:00 ~ 12:00). Method to watch the webcast: browse www.atlaspost.com/2008tse_en. Click the "Watch webcast" on the upper right corner.
ICSU endorses IYA2009
The Executive Board of ICSU at its last meeting agreed to endorse IYA2009. Read more about ICSU on this link
Joint Statement on IYA2009
The Director-General of UNESCO and the President of the IAU are pleased to announce the decision to declare 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy, and the designation by the UN of UNESCO as the lead agency, in collaboration with IAU, in the implementation of scientific, educational and cultural activities during the Year. Download the PDF File (107 KB)
IAU/INAF Meeting
The Joint Symposium IAU - INAF, entitled "Astronomy and its instruments before and after Galileo", will be held during 28 September - 3 October 2009 in San Servolo Isle in Venice, Italy. Read more about it on this link
Astronomical Pictures at an Exhibition
Astronomical Pictures at an Exhibition is a suite of high-definition videos that takes viewers through a virtual gallery featuring awe-inspiring visualizations of the cosmos. Read more about it on this link
Guidelines for Special Projects
The guidelines for IYA2009 Special Projects was released. Read more about it on the PDF file and on the Special Projects page.
TWAN Website Milestone
The website of the IYA2009 Special Project "The World at Night" has received its one millionth visitor. Check the website on this link.
