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Welcome To IYA

In the year 2009, the world celebrated the International Year of Astronomy as it commemorated the 400th anniversary of Galileo's use of a telescope to study the skies, and Kepler's publication of Astronomia Nova. 2009 was also the anniversary of many other historic events in science, including Huygen's 1659 publication of Systema Saturnium. This is modern astronomy's quadricentennial, and the 2009 Year of Astronomy is be an international celebration of numerous astronomical and scientific milestones. Events are still being planned, and you are invited to tell us how you want to celebrate. This page is a product of the U.S. 2009 IYA team, and we want to help you make 2009 a year long celebration to remember.

Spread the word: the Universe is yours to discover. Celebrate IYA 2009.


Many International Year of Astronomy Programs Continuing

iya_logo_beyondThe International Year of Astronomy 2009 is closing with a full moon, a "Blue Moon" that seems a fitting conclusion to such an event-filled year.


We would like to thank everyone for the many hours of dedicated volunteer time that went into making IYA2009 such a huge success! Although IYA2009 is coming to an end, many programs and events will be continuing. Please download a listing of the Continuing Programs as well as a Calendar of Astronomy Events that are coming up in 2010 and beyond.





Feb 20th, 2008

400 Years of the Telescope . . .

Has it been that long? Not quite, but the 400th anniversary of using the telescope for astronomy is approaching quickly, and production of a graphically stunning documentary of this 400 year “Journey of Science, Technology, and Thought” has begun.

400 Years of Astronomy

 Produced by Kris Koenig (Interstellar Studio), 400 Years of the Telescope, is a partner with the International Year of Astronomy. Through their monthly newsletter, you can keep in tune with production and learn more about astronomy, telescopes, and astronomy. If you are interested in subscribing, click over to their newsletter site. Current Issue – February 2008
  • Building the world’s largest optical solar telescope
  • The universe, yours to discover…
  • US plans for the Interational Year of Astronomy
  • Planetarium News: New capabilities enhance astronomers’ views of the universe
  • Science & Technology: 10 podcasts of non-technical astronomy talks available
  • Total eclipse of the moon, February 20, 2008
  • Astronomy club news: Golden Gate Star Party 2008
  • Foothill College astronomy teacher Andrew Fraknoi wins national physics prize
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Feb 20th, 2008

400 Years of the Telescope . . .

Has it been that long? Not quite, but the 400th anniversary of using the telescope for astronomy is approaching quickly, and production of a graphically stunning documentary of this 400 year “Journey of Science, Technology, and Thought” has begun.

Produced by Kris Koenig (Interstellar Studio), 400 Years of the Telescope, is a partner with the [...]

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