IYA2009 Opening Ceremony launches today!

15 January 2009

After months of anticipation, the official launch of IYA2009 is occurring today, in Paris. Around 900 delegates are in attendance, including eminent scientists and heads of state.

The  Opening Ceremony site is offering a live video feed, and is an excellent way to see what is happening.

The Cosmic Diary website is also running a liveblog from Paris, where the Secretariat has been posting regular updates about events.

 It promises to be a spectacular few days!

 


Organisational Associates:
ESO AAS INSU CAS STRW NOVA STFC SCNAT SPA NRC MEC CNES DLR ESA JAXA NAOJ APL PS ESF ISRO ICRAN NLSI NOT U Cluster NASAEAS ASI NRAO CEA  KASI EAE SPA AUI CROSCI



The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is endorsed by the United Nations and the International Council of Science.