Tag Archives: 2009

International Year of Astronomy ends January 10

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Mike

The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) officially ends on January 10th.
The closing ceremony will be held in the Aula Magna of the University of Padova, where Galileo taught astronomy and physics, in Padova, Italy. It’s the final event of a year long global celebration of astronomy and its contribution to society and culture.

Official Website: www.astronomy2009.org/
IYA YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/astronomy2009
Follow Live Streaming Video on www.beyond2009.org

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2009 International Year of Astronomy

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Mike

2009 is the International Year of Astronomy, with many exciting events planned, including the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s telescope. 
Witness other amazing scientific discoveries, download podcasts, take part in contests, and see a new high-tech documentary “400 years of the Telescope!”
There’s hundreds of exciting events planned already, with many more being organized.  Participate in this worldwide outreach program and learn more about our incredible universe.
More info at www.astronomy2009.org

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Venus & the Moon Ring in 2009

Posted on January 1, 2009 by Mike

Planet Venus was brilliant last night as it hung just below the crescent moon.  You could briefly seen this jeweled pairing in the early evening sky as New Year’s Eve drew to a close.  If you had a clear horizon right after sunset, you might have seen Jupiter shining brightly right next to Mercury, much smaller and dimmer, but those planets were side by side last night too.  More info at earthsky.org/skywatching
A really beautiful celestial show to ring in the New Year.  Happy 2009, and Thanks for reading this blog!
Mike @ ThisCrazyCosmos

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