I'll be celebrating the International Year of Astronomy in 2009
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The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) is a global celebration of astronomy and its contributions to society and culture and marks the 400th anniversary of the first use of an astronomical telescope by Galileo Galilei. The aim of the Year is to stimulate worldwide interest, especially among young people, in astronomy and science under the central theme "The Universe, Yours to Discover".

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I'll be celebrating the International Year of Astronomy in 2009
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The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) is a global celebration of astronomy and its contributions to society and culture and marks the 400th anniversary of the first use of an astronomical telescope by Galileo Galilei. The aim of the Year is to stimulate worldwide interest, especially among young people, in astronomy and science under the central theme "The Universe, Yours to Discover".

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20 Nov: News round-up: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/620/

20 Nov: Romanian IYA2009 enthusiasts release new web pages: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/619/

20 Nov: IYA2009 retro-style posters now for sale: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/618/

20 Nov: Scotland’s Galloway Forest awarded Dark Sky status: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/617/

20 Nov: Meteoroid explosion inspires Sudanese IYA2009 activities: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/616/

19 Nov: Stunning new photos and time-lapse videos on TWAN website: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/615/

19 Nov: Official Closing of the International Year of the Planet Earth starts tomorrow in Lisbon: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/614/

18 Nov: Telecommunication conference now registering attendees: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/613/

18 Nov: Limburg among the stars during IYA2009: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/612/

17 Nov: 40 years of Space Age & Beyond celebrated in Sri Lanka: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/611/

17 Nov: Pakistan celebrates World Space Week in style: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/610/

17 Nov: Video interview with Fiami, author of The Lives of Galileo: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/609/

16 Nov: New Russian IYA2009 resources help to promote space science: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/608/

16 Nov: Star Peace event between Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq and Syria: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/607/

16 Nov: BLAST! educational DVD now for sale: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/606/

14 Nov: IYA2009 Updates: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/605/

13 Nov: News round-up: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/604/

13 Nov: Leonid meteor shower expected to wow stargazers on 17 November: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/603/

13 Nov: IYA2009 supporters urged to sign Welsh dark skies petition: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/602/

12 Nov: Communicating Astronomy with the Public 2010 - Third Announcement - Updated: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/601/

11 Nov: Western Connecticut IYA2009 enthusiasts unveil impressive scale Solar System: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/600/

11 Nov: Summary of the International Conference of Young Astronomers 2009: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/599/

10 Nov: NASA's Great Observatories celebrate International Year of Astronomy 2009: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/598/

10 Nov: 35 radio telescopes around the world will conduct an unprecedented observation: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/597/

10 Nov: Send a message to Venus: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/596/

10 Nov: "Sounds of the Stars" enchant at German IYA2009 concert: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/595/

10 Nov: IYA2009 news from Congo: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/594/

10 Nov: IYA2009 Special project: “Millions of Earths” sheds light on exoplanets: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/593/

9 Nov: Irish Science Week opens with astronomy exhibition: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/592/

9 Nov: Galileo lecture available to watch online: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/591/

9 Nov: New initiative seeks to send astronomy books to developing nations: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/590/

9 Nov: Interferometry super-session to be held for IYA2009: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/589/

7 Nov: IYA2009 News Round-up: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/588/

6 Nov: IYA2009 update: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/587/

6 Nov: Twitter Lists help amateur astronomers follow their societies: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/586/

6 Nov: Science Film Festival features IYA2009 movies: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/585/

5 Nov: IYA2009 astronomical exhibit in Monaco: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/584/

5 Nov: Jupiter: Project24: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/583/

5 Nov: From Earth to the Universe update: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/582/

4 Nov: Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra performs “The Planets” by Gustav Holst in special IYA2009 concert: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/581/

3 Nov: Nepal’s largest school science event ready for November 10 and 11: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/580/

3 Nov: German TV channel 3Sat dedicated a week to astronomy: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/579/

2 Nov: Galilean Nights update: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/578/

2 Nov: IYA2009 and dark skies raised in UK Parliament: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/577/

2 Nov: Dark Skies Ranger Campaign: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/576/

2 Nov: Vatican City State celebrates IYA2009: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/575/

2 Nov: Special issue of UNESCO World Heritage Magazine: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/574/

2 Nov: Nobel Laureate answers your questions: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/573/

31 Oct: IYA2009 news round-up: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/572/

30 Oct: IYA2009 updates: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/571/

30 Oct: Infinite suns, innumerable worlds - a special event held in Rome: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/570/

30 Oct: Register for Communicating Astronomy with the Public 2010: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/569/

30 Oct: The Contribution of Space Science to Astronomy: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/568/

30 Oct: Latin-American Journal of Astronomy Education helps improve astronomy education: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/567/

30 Oct: International aspects and achievements of the International Heliophysical Year: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/566/

30 Oct: Hungarian IYA2009-themed stamp design wins award: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/565/

29 Oct: Canada Surpasses Goal of 1,000,000 Galileo Moments: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/564/

28 Oct: Astronomy cartoons in Spain: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/563/

28 Oct: The EYE 3D — Life and Research on Cerro Paranal: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/562/

27 Oct: StarPeace newsletter: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/561/

27 Oct: Scientific American's in-depth report about Galileo and IYA2009: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/560/

26 Oct: European Society for Astronomy in Culture Conference: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/559/

26 Oct: Presidential IYA2009 in Iran: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/558/

26 Oct: Twitter Moonwatch 26/27 October: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/557/

26 Oct: Report from the Women in Astronomy and Space Science conference: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/556/

24 Oct: International Earth and Sky Photo Contest on Dark Skies Importance: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/555/

23 Oct: IYA2009 update: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/554/

23 Oct: IYA2009 News Round-up: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/553/

22 Oct: Galilean Nights are here! http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/552/

22 Oct: Tenth Colombian Astronomy Conference attracts VIP guests: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/551/

22 Oct: Digital FETTU exhibit in Canada: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/550/

21 Oct: Galilean Nights update: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/549/

21 Oct: Bangladesh World Space Week proves to be spectacular: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/548/

21 Oct: American Association for the Advancement of Science meets to mark IYA2009: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/546/

21 Oct: Skygazers prepare to watch Orionid meteor shower: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/545/

20 Oct: Naming Pluto update: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/544/

20 Oct: From Earth to the Universe updates: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/543/

20 Oct: BLAST! Screenings in October: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/542/

20 Oct: The World at Night Newsletter: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/541/

20 Oct: Spanish Galilean Nights activity ready for action: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/540/

20 Oct: A Year In Space - enjoy the Universe a day at a time for IYA2009: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/539/

20 Oct: Web competition, Cosmic Collections: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/538/

19 Oct: European Southern Observatory opens its doors to the public: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/536/

17 Oct: News round-up: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/537/

16 Oct: Weekly update: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/535/

16 Oct: Vienna holds world premiere of "Space and Time": http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/534/

16 Oct: Vatican Museum embraces Italy’s astronomical history: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/533/

16 Oct: Philadelphia residents set for astronomy marathon: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/532/

16 Oct: The European Southern Observatory brings IYA2009 to Chile’s Science Week: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/531/

15 Oct: Website Launched For Astronomers to Report Observations Of Unexplained Aerospace Phenomena: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/530/

15 Oct: Live Webcast from Cassini Scientist for a Day, Saturn Question & Answer Session with Students: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/529/

14 Oct: U.S. IYA2009 Updates - October 2009: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/528/

13 Oct: NASA release new film about the King of Planets: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/527/

13 Oct: Sri Lankan space education seminar brings astronomy and IYA2009 into classrooms: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/526/

13 Oct: New Turkish telescopes begin test observations during IYA2009: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/525/

12 Oct: First Galileo Teacher Training Program Workshop in the US is a Success : http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/524/

Oct 12: Peace and progress in International Astronautical Congress begins in South Korea: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/523/

12 Oct: Spa-goers treated to a dose of astronomy: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/522/

12 Oct: “The End of Night” book highlights the problems of light pollution for IYA2009: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/521/

12 Oct: Sri Lankan IYA2009 Star Party exceeds expectations: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/520/

12 Oct: Galileo to join Columbus Day Parade celebrations in New York City, USA: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/519/

11 Oct: Cinematic documentary 400 Years of the Telescope makes its French debut: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/518/

11 Oct: Apply for free Galileoscopes, courtesy of the EurAstro association - Important update! http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/513/

11 Oct: An evening with Galileo in Iraq: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/517/

10 Oct: IYA2009 News round-up: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/516/

9 Oct: Join the Great World Wide Star Count! http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/515/

9 Oct: IYA2009 Update: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/514/

9 Oct: Apply for free Galileoscopes, courtesy of the EurAstro association: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/513/

9 Oct: Galileoscope video released by Arizona Illustrated: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/512/

9 Oct: Probes set to crash into the Moon and unveil lunar secrets: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/511/

9 Oct: A Star Party at the White House: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/510/

8 Oct: ‘Be an INTEGRAL astronomer’ – competition winners announced: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/509/

8 Oct: Will you be sharing the Galileo Experience? http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/508/

8 Oct: White House Star Party Update: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/507/

7 Oct: New Photo Exhibition Turns Lens on UK Astronomers: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/506/

7 Oct: FETTU Braille Exhibit: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/505/

6 Oct: 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to inventors of CCD chips: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/504/

6 Oct: 17,000 people visit German IYA2009-themed science festival: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/503/

6 Oct: International Telecommunications Union highlights the importance of radio astronomy during IYA2009: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/502/

6 Oct: The Shaw Prize Lecture in Astronomy: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/501/

5 Oct: The World at Night Newsletter: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/500/

4 Oct: My Moon Campaign set to launch UN–declared World Space Week: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/498/

2 Oct: IYA2009 News Round-up: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/497/

2 Oct: IYA2009 Update: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/496/

2 Oct: From Earth To The Universe exhibited in the Parliament of Iran: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/495/

2 Oct: Spanish Senate joins IYA2009: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/494/

2 Oct: Three new projects join the list of IYA2009 Special Projects: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/493/

2 Oct: New French film gives insight into the work of astronomers: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/492/

2 Oct: Universe Quest “opens new worlds for young explorers”: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/491/

2 Oct: Turkish astronomy enthusiasts build 100 working telescopes: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/490/

2 Oct: Astronomy portal brings IYA2009 to French speakers around the globe: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/489/

1 Oct: Sky & Telescope: Get Ready for "Galilean Nights": http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/488/

1 Oct: She is an Astronomer Launches Web Forum: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/487/

1 Oct: European Astroparticle Physicists to Celebrate 100 Years of Cosmic Ray Experiments: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/486/