Iceland

Single Point of Contact

Prof. Einar H. Gudmundsson
Science Institute
University of Iceland
Dunhaga 3
IS - 107 Reykjavik
Iceland

Phone +354 525 4800
Fax +354 552 8911
E-maileinar@raunvis.hi.is
Websitehttp://www.2009.is/


Highlights

Wonders of the Universe
Spring 2009
Lectures on modern astronomy for the general public by professional scientists.
http://www.2009.is/fyrirlestrar

Stargazing for the general public
All year 2009
Starparties run by amateur astronomers and professionals.
http://www.2009.is/stjornuskodun

Astronomy outreach in schools
Spring and Autumn 2009
Astronomical instruction for teachers and pupils in elementary and secondary schools.
http://www.2009.is/skolar

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.