IYA2009 Update

7 August 2009

Galileoscope price goes up on 10th August

Due to operational reasons the Galilescope price goes up by 10 August. So if you are planning to place an order make sure that you do it before this date! More information on: www.galileoscope.org

The World at Night update
Read the latest information here: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/404/

Solar eclipse unites India and Bangladesh during IYA2009
A Star Peace meeting between India and Bangladesh to observe the total solar eclipse in July 2009 has been hailed as a great success: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/403/

Indian IYA2009 event attracts record-breaking numbers
Each year, the Gandhi Corporation organises a theme fair at the Ahmedabad Education Society grounds for 11 days. In honour of IYA2009, this year's theme was space. In total, more than 700,000 visitors were introduced to the wonders of astronomy as part of this massive outreach opportunity of unprecedented scale. For more information, including additional links, please see: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/

Essay finds that education may boost gender equality
Called "Lost in darkness and distance: Why girls don't want to be scientists - and how the classroom might fix it", Julie Darbyshire's essay on stereotypes in science delves into the issues surrounding the under-representation of women in science careers. It suggests that different classroom approaches may provide a solution. Read the full essay here: http://www.lablit.com/article/523

Israeli observatory ready for live deep-sky webcast
The Bareket Observatory is an educational facility located in Israel. Their mission is to act as an educator's resource for schools and educational institutions. As part of this effort, and in support of IYA2009, late August will see a live webcast of deep sky objects. Sights such as nebulae, star clusters, planets, and asteroids will all be captured in real-time using the observatory's remote educational telescope system. The event will cover around 1.5 hours, meaning that participants can drop in and out as required. Explanations of the objects being observed will be provided in English. This astro-cast is free and open to all. For more information, please visit: http://bareket-astro.com/en/telescope_internet.htm

International Light Festival to take place in Poland
Between 11 and 16 August 2009, the Polish city of Torun will be hosting artists and scientists as part of the Skyway 09 - International Light Festival. The gothic old town buildings will be tastefully lit to represent history, science, and culture going hand-in-hand to educate and inspire. Skyway 09 - International Light Festival's official website: http://www.skyway09.eu/

IYA2009 update in the United States of America
http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/398/

IAU General Assembly in Rio de Janeiro.

Follow the latest news and information regarding the IAU GA in Rio here: http://www.iau.org/

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