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

This is the International Year of Astronomy…the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s telescope.
Learn about our incredible universe at www.astronomy2009.org
IYA2009 YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/user/astronomy2009

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