IYA update

26 March 2010

Dear friends,

Here are some IYA2009 updates from the last week.

Be part of a worldwide peace chain for Global Astronomy Month
Inspired by the idea of sharing the beauty of the sky across national borders, “Thirty Nights of StarPeace” is a worldwide-scale event that will join together astronomy groups in neighbouring countries, one patch of Earth at the time, on successive nights during the month of April. http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/859/

Dark skies forecast for Global Astronomy Month
Dark sky projects are set to feature prominently in the upcoming Global Astronomy Month. http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/862/

Greek astronomy society summarises its IYA2009 celebrations
IYA2009 was celebrated in Thessaloniki, Greece through a series of events, seminars, exhibitions, public talks, and astroparties organised by Friends of Astronomy Club (Omilos Filon Astronomias) which is located in this northern Greek city. http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/863/

400 years of the Telescope to be shown on PBS
IYA2009 Special project 400 Years of the Telescope is an exciting multimedia celebration of Galileo's first telescopic observations of the cosmos, and the resulting journey of discovery for humanity. An upcoming PBS broadcast in the USA on 9 April 2010 means that it will reach an even wider audience. Check your local TV listings for details. For more information about the film, please visit: http://www.400years.org/en/

New astronomy book drives

The purpose of the project “Astro Book Drive” is to cultivate astronomy education in developing countries by donating excess books. Through Astro Book Drive, it is hoped that many will benefit. Now new book drives have been announced, and your help is needed to make them a success. http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/860/

Noted astronomers and latest astronomical discoveries featured in two podcast series
The website of the non-profit Astronomical Society of the Pacific now provides two different series of podcasts involving interviews with and talks by leading astronomers. http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/858/

International Sidewalk Astronomy Night
http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/857/

Explore the Universe through remote observing during GAM2010
One of the Global Programs taking place during Global Astronomy Month this April is the Remote Observing of Bellatrix Astronomical Observatory in Italy, with participants from around the world joining each observing session via the internet. http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/855/

If you need any assistance, remember that the Secretariat is always available for you.

Pedro, Mariana and Lee
IYA2009 Secretariat

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