IYA2009 Updates

25 June 2010

The contributions of women to astronomy and space exploration
The list of women who have contributed to the world of astronomy as space, whether as scientists, scientist astronauts, medical doctors, or military officers who command or fly spacecrafts is lengthy, and the contributions of these courageous women are and have been vitally important. More information:http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/956/

Symposium Earth & Space Science: Making Connections in Education and Public Outreach,  1 - 4 Aug., in Boulder, Colorado, USA:http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/955/

McDonald Observatory Launches Dark Skies Initiative with Video and Radio Programs: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/954/

Space Chocolate, out of this world gingers: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/953/

Communicating Astronomy with the Public Journal #8 is out: http://www.capjournal.org/issues/08/index.php

Organisational Associates:
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The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is endorsed by the United Nations and the International Council of Science.