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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.
The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is a global effort initiated by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and UNESCO 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.
May 8, 2009 · The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is a global effort initiated by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and UNESCO 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.
Dec 29, 2008 · December 29, 2008. With 2009 just over the horizon, stargazers around the world are busy preparing for the International Year of Astronomy. A staggering 135 nations are collaborating to...
The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) celebrates the first astronomical use of the telescope by Galileo – a momentous event that initiated 400 years of astronomical discoveries and triggered a scientific revolution which profoundly affected our worldview.
Jan 1, 2009 · 8 February 2011: Educational Astronomy Project Awarded Grant of 1.9 Million Euros. Read more... 20 December 2010: The International Year of Astronomy 2009 Secretariat to Close at the End of the Year. Read more... 7 September 2010: Cosmic Diary Anthology Released as a Free Book: Postcards from the Edge of the Universe.
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“ Goals & Objectives. Increase scientific awareness. Promote widespread access to new knowledge and observing experiences. Empower astronomical communities in developing countries.
