July2009


22 July2009: Bhutan: International Year of Astronomy - Total Solar Eclipse Stamp

We would like to acknowledge the help from Ms. Wangmo, Manager, Philatelic Bureau, Government Of Bhutan , for this particular issue.

Bhutan: release (in minisheet format) of 22July2009 marking the longest duration total solar eclipse of the 21st century and celebrating the IYA2009.

A blank first day cover waiting to be used for the minisheet on the day of the eclipse.


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.