This section contains press releases from parties involved with the International Year of Astronomy in New Zealand. For press releases related to the IYA around the world, please visit the IYA Press Release page.
Jan 8, 2010: As the International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) comes to a close, the true scope of the venture is becoming clear. The final count of countries involved stands at 148, a staggering number that confirms that the IYA2009 network is the largest ever in science. Activities and events from these participating nations paint a picture of professional and amateur astronomers bringing the Universe down to Earth through countless projects, opening the eyes of the public to the wonders above.
Sep 17, 2009: Wind the clock back 400 years and see what Galileo saw the first time he looked through a telescope – the moons of Jupiter.
Aug 8, 2009: The Levin Stargazers, a dedicated group of amateur astronomers, has won the Community Outreach award in the largest single science public outreach event ever held. “100 Hours of Astronomy”, a cornerstone project for this year’s “International Year of Astronomy”, was held earlier this year in April, when thousands of amateur and professional astronomers around the world made their telescopes available to the public.
Jul 1, 2009: Oxford dairy farmer and dedicated astronomer Stuart Parker is “over the moon” with his first confirmed discovery of a supernova.
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