Trinidad and Tobago and Grenada celebrate IYA2009
25 December 2009
The International Year of Astronomy 2009 has, for the small islands of Trinidad and Tobago and Grenada in the southern Caribbean, been a landmark period in communicating the wonders of the Universe to the general public.
Key activities during the Year include large public star parties in April and December giving hundreds the opportunity to identify constellations and view planets, galaxies and nebulae; informal sidewalk observing events which allowed thousands of people to look through a telescope for the first time; upcoming Galileoscope giveaways for young enthusiasts, complete with a locally published book of observing projects; a first-of-its-kind, multi-day event in Grenada with lectures and observing sessions for the public; and Developing Astronomy Globally-sponsored telescope donations and logistical support for the establishment of Grenada's first astronomy club.
IYA2009 has culminated with Trinidad's hosting of the prestigious International School for Young Astronomers, featuring students and lecturers from around the world.
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