The International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009) is a global celebration of astronomy and its contributions to society and culture, highlighted by 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”. IYA2009 events and activities will promote a greater appreciation of the inspirational aspects of astronomy that embody an invaluable shared resource for all nations.
As the International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) comes to a close, the true scope of the venture is becoming clear.
The Space Radio event at Foxton later this month will combine music and astronomy in an “Out of this World” experience using sounds and images from throughout the known universe.
Wind the clock back 400 years and see what Galileo saw the first time he looked through a telescope – the moons of Jupiter.
The Royal Astronomical Society of NZ regretfully notes that Jon Hamilton, son of Sir William Hamilton, inventor of the jet-boat died recently at age 84.
Ngatapa School, Gisborne was the first New Zealand school to participate in the IYA Sunbeams and Shadows project, following the movement of the Sun between midwinter and midsummer at different latitudes from North to south.
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