2009 will be the International Year of Astronomy
Posted by: selene on 01/03/2008 08:39 AM
Updated by: selene on 01/03/2008 08:39 AM
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 The United Nations has declared 2009 the International Year of Astronomy. The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) will celebrate 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.
The IYA2009 will highlight global cooperation for peaceful purposes - the search for our cosmic origin and our common heritage which connects all citizens of planet Earth.
The IYA2009 is, first and foremost, an activity for the citizens of planet Earth. It aims to convey the excitement of personal discovery, the pleasure of sharing fundamental knowledge about the Universe and our place in it, and the merits of the scientific method.
Astronomy is an invaluable source of inspiration for humankind throughout all nations. So far 99 nations and 14 organizations have signed up to participate in the IYA2009 - an unprecedented network of committed communicators and educators in astronomy.
For more information on the International Year of Astronomy 2009 please visit the website at www.astronomy2009.org.
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