Nigeria
Single Point of Contact
Prof. Pius N. Okeke
National Centre for Basic Space Science
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
P.O. Box 3238
NG - 4100001 Nsukka
Enugu State
Nigeria
| Phone | +234 9 42 770 50 |
| piusokeke2002@yahoo.com |
IYA2009 – NIGERIA: PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES
For the success of IYA2009 activities, the following programme has been outlined.
- A press conference will be hosted by the President of Nigerian Astronomical Society and National Node Chair Prof. P.N. Okeke.
- A Press Release will be issued on the proclamation of 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009) by the United Nations.
- Construction and Distribution of locally made optical telescopes to schools in Nigeria.
- Open Session with Planetarium.
- A night with a 25cm optical telescope
- Regular Talks on Astronomy and Space Science to higher schools.
- Occasional Symposium
- Monitoring of Lunar and Solar eclipses for students and the public.
- Distribution pamphlets
- Publications in CBSS Newsletter and National papers.
Search IYA2009 National Nodes
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.
