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- This global celebration of astronomy and its contributions to society and culture marks the 400th anniversary of the first use of an astronomical telescope by Galileo Galilei. The aim of the Year is to stimulate worldwide interest, especially among young people, in astronomy and science under the central theme "The Universe, Yours to Discover".
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Sep 3, 2009 · What we celebrate this year is Galileo?s use of the telescope to observe the Moon, stars and planets, and subsequently promote and publicize his discoveries.
May 8, 2009 · This global celebration of astronomy and its contributions to society and culture marks the 400th anniversary of the first use of an astronomical telescope by Galileo Galilei. The aim of the Year is to stimulate worldwide interest, especially among young people, in astronomy and science under the central theme "The Universe, Yours to Discover".
The International Year of Astronomy Vision To help the citizens of the world rediscover their place in the Universe through the day and night time sky, and thereby engage a personal sense of wonder and discovery. Celebration. A global celebration of astronomy and its contributions to society and culture, highlighted by the 400. th. anniversary
The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) was intended to be a global celebration of astronomy and its contributions to society and culture, stimulating worldwide interest not only in astronomy, but in science in general, with a particular slant towards young people.
Feb 27, 2009 · Celebrating The International Year Of Astronomy. February 27, 200910:00 AM ET. Heard on Talk of the Nation. 17-Minute Listen. Playlist. Galileo first peered through his astronomical telescope...
Jan 7, 2021 · Astronomy isn't just relevant, it's essential to freedom. The ancient Greeks understood it. Our medieval ancestors understood it. And we're growing tounderstand it too.
Feb 10, 2009 · NASA's Great Observatories Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy. In 1609, Galileo first turned his telescope to the heavens and gave birth to modern astronomy. To commemorate four hundred years of exploring the universe, 2009 is designated the International Year of Astronomy.
