IYA2009 Cornerstone Projects

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The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is supported by twelve Cornerstone projects. These are global programmes of activities centred on specific themes and are some of the projects that will help to achieve IYA2009's main goals; whether it is the support and promotion of women in astronomy, the preservation of dark-sky sites around the world or educating and explaining the workings of the Universe to millions, the twelve Cornerstones will be key elements in the success of IYA2009.

National Nodes: 148
Organisational Nodes: 40
Organisational Associates:33
National Websites: 111
Cornerstone Projects: 12
Special Task Groups: 11
Special Projects:16
Official Products:8
Media Partners:22

Global Sponsors

IYA2009 Patron

Organisational Associates:

ESO

AAS

INSU

CAS

STRW

NOVA

STFC

SCNAT

SPA

NRC

MEC

CNES

DLR

ESA

JAXA

NAOJ

APL

ESF

ISRO

ICRAN

NLSI

NOT

U Cluster

NASA

EAS

AUI

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