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The International Year of
Astronomy (IYA2009) will be a
global celebration of astronomy
and its contributions to society
and culture, highlighted by the
400th anniversary of the first
use of an astronomical telescope
by Galileo Galilei. The aim of
the Year is to stimulate
worldwide interest, especially
among young people, in astronomy
and science under the central
theme "The Universe, Yours to
Discover". IYA2009 events and
activities will promote a
greater appreciation of the
inspirational aspects of
astronomy that embody an
invaluable shared resource for
all nations.
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The IYA2009 activities
will take place at the global and regional levels, and
especially at the national and local levels. National Nodes
in each country have been formed to prepare activities for
2009. These Nodes establish collaborations between
professional and amateur astronomers, science centres,
educators, and science communicators. |
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