Official Closing of the International Year of Astronomy in Mexico

2 December 2009

An Astronomy Fair was held in Mexico City from 20 to 29 November 2009, to mark the closing of the IYA2009. The Fair included 70 astronomical lectures, 60 physics workshops, 150 short planetarium shows (in an inflatable dome), a variety of children activities and more than 20 exhibits on astronomical topics. This event was directed to the general public and had more than 30 000 visitors.

 

More information here: http://www.astronomia2009.org.mx/feria/feria.htm

Virtual tour of the Fair: http://www.showmeproducciones.com/feriaastronomia/


Organisational Associates:
ESO AAS INSU CAS STRW NOVA STFC SCNAT SPA NRC MEC CNES DLR ESA JAXA NAOJ APL PS ESF ISRO ICRAN NLSI NOT U Cluster NASAEAS ASI NRAO CEA  KASI EAE SPA AUI CROSCI



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