Joint Statement on IYA2009
19 June 2008
The Director-General of UNESCO and the President of the IAU are pleased to announce the decision to declare 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy, and the designation by the UN of UNESCO as the lead agency, in collaboration with IAU, in the implementation of scientific, educational and cultural activities during the Year. Read more here
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The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is endorsed by the United Nations and the International Council of Science.
