The year of 2009 will be very special for Astronomy. The humanity will be commemorating 400 years of the
first use of an astronomical telescope by Galileo Galilei.
The International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009) will be a global celebration of astronomy and its contributions to society
and culture, aiming to stimulate worldwide interest, especially among young people, in astronomy and science under the
central theme The Universe, Yours to Discover. IYA2009 events and activities will promote a greater appreciation of the
inspirational aspects of astronomy that embody an invaluable shared resource for all nations.
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The site relating events connected to the International
Year of Astronomy 2009 wordwide can be reached by clicking the following logo
with the left button of your mouse:
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The Brazilian node relating events commemorating the
International Year of Astronomy 2009 can be reached by clicking the following
logo with the left button of your mouse:
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Some International Year of Astronomy 2009 activities related with the XXVII IAU General Assembly can be reached by clicking the
poster below with the left button of your mouse:
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