Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

Single Point of Contact

Dr. César Briceno
Centro de Investigaciones de Astronomia (CIDA)
Apdo Postal 264
VE - Mérida 5101-A
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

Phone +58 274 245 0106
Fax +58 274 245 1587
E-mailbriceno@cida.ve
Websitehttp://www.astronomia2009.org.ve/



Highlights

Astronomy through education: UNAWE
Venezuela has been a pioneer for the UNAWE project, and in 2009 will extend and further its reach in hand with government science agencies in each state and with the amateurs.

Astronomy for all
Activity two description: short radio/TV Astronomy programs for the layperson.

Fostering professional Astronomy
We will host the 2009 Venezuelan Astronomy meeting that will gather Venezuelan professional astronomers and students, from within and working/studying abroad. This meeting will be coordinated with activities with the public, that will bring the layperson into contact with professionals.

 


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.