Philosophy
A very early reminder that next year [2009] will be the official year of "Astronomy" much as 2005 was "The World Year of Physics".
In honor of the 400th anniversary of Galileo's first recorded telescopic observations of the moon, Jupiter, and other extraterrestrial objects, the International Astronomical Union [IAU] has declared an International Year of Astronomy for 2009 [IYA2009]. IYA2009 will provide an opportunity for a global celebration of astronomy, one of the oldest sciences, yet still an area of enduring curiosity and a fertile ground for new discoveries.
The vision of the International Year of Astronomy 2009 is 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. All humans should realize the impact of astronomy and basic sciences on our daily lives, and understand better how scientific knowledge can contribute to a more equitable and peaceful society.
- Remarkable--international Year Of Astronomy 2009 Statistics
"International Year of Astronomy: 815 million participated" by Lee Labuschagne September 7th, 2010 DIGITAL JOURNAL At least 815 million people in 148 countries participated in the International Year of Astronomy 2009, the world’s largest science...
- Global Astronomy Month--april 2010
This is an extension of Astronomy 2009 and an expression of the combined efforts of Azhy Hasan and Jessi Kingan. In April 2009, the 100 Hours of Astronomy (100HA) Cornerstone Project of the International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) showed what...
- Just A Reminder...the Galileoscope
The Galileoscope Just a reminder that the Galileoscope is an inexpensive way to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy. "The Galileoscope, a Telescope for Everyone" by Jenny Williams March 26th, 2009 Wired I still remember seeing Saturn's...
- Philatelic Astronomy
Cool medium of celebrating astronomy over the years of philatelic commemoratives. ASTRONOMY AND COSMOLOGY IN STAMPS British astronomy on stamps of other nations International Year of Astronomy 2009 at Stockholm University Space and Astronomy Stamps...
- Rio De Janeiro And 2009 International Year Of Astronomy
Better than watching a ball drop in New York city. Take a trip to Rio [not Natal] and celebrate the new year with the detonation of more than 24 tons of explosives. The theme: "The traditional New Year fireworks show at Rio's famous Copacabana Beach...
Philosophy
International Year of Astronomy 2009
A very early reminder that next year [2009] will be the official year of "Astronomy" much as 2005 was "The World Year of Physics".
In honor of the 400th anniversary of Galileo's first recorded telescopic observations of the moon, Jupiter, and other extraterrestrial objects, the International Astronomical Union [IAU] has declared an International Year of Astronomy for 2009 [IYA2009]. IYA2009 will provide an opportunity for a global celebration of astronomy, one of the oldest sciences, yet still an area of enduring curiosity and a fertile ground for new discoveries.
The vision of the International Year of Astronomy 2009 is 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. All humans should realize the impact of astronomy and basic sciences on our daily lives, and understand better how scientific knowledge can contribute to a more equitable and peaceful society.
The International Year of Astronomy 2009
- Remarkable--international Year Of Astronomy 2009 Statistics
"International Year of Astronomy: 815 million participated" by Lee Labuschagne September 7th, 2010 DIGITAL JOURNAL At least 815 million people in 148 countries participated in the International Year of Astronomy 2009, the world’s largest science...
- Global Astronomy Month--april 2010
This is an extension of Astronomy 2009 and an expression of the combined efforts of Azhy Hasan and Jessi Kingan. In April 2009, the 100 Hours of Astronomy (100HA) Cornerstone Project of the International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) showed what...
- Just A Reminder...the Galileoscope
The Galileoscope Just a reminder that the Galileoscope is an inexpensive way to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy. "The Galileoscope, a Telescope for Everyone" by Jenny Williams March 26th, 2009 Wired I still remember seeing Saturn's...
- Philatelic Astronomy
Cool medium of celebrating astronomy over the years of philatelic commemoratives. ASTRONOMY AND COSMOLOGY IN STAMPS British astronomy on stamps of other nations International Year of Astronomy 2009 at Stockholm University Space and Astronomy Stamps...
- Rio De Janeiro And 2009 International Year Of Astronomy
Better than watching a ball drop in New York city. Take a trip to Rio [not Natal] and celebrate the new year with the detonation of more than 24 tons of explosives. The theme: "The traditional New Year fireworks show at Rio's famous Copacabana Beach...