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IYA2009 Kicks-off with a Global Solar Observation Campaign: “Dawn of the IYA2009” is a global campaign of Sun observation, on the 1st of January 2009. Organised by Centro de Astrofísica da Universidade do Porto (CAUP), Portugal and IYA2009's Solar Physics Group (SPG), the success of the activity depends entirely on your curiosity and interest in understanding a little bit more about the skies above.
IYA2009 Updates(view all)
Jan 3, 2009: The new web site of the 100 Hours of Astronomy Cornerstone Project is now online.
Jan 3, 2009: Dawn of the IYA2009 reports from all around the world
Jan 3, 2009: Welcome to IYA2009
Jan 1, 2009: Pope on the International Year of Astronomy 2009 - The Official Speech
Press Releases(view all)
Dec 29, 2008: The Universe is yours to discover during the International Year of Astronomy 2009
Nov 21, 2008: The International Year of Astronomy 2009 Opening Ceremony: Save the Date
Oct 30, 2008: UNESCO and the IAU sign key agreement on Astronomy and World Heritage Initiative
Jun 5, 2008: The first IYA2009 Cornerstone Project brings the stars to Liverpool
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