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The International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009) will be a global celebration of astronomy & its contributions to society & 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 & science under the central theme "The Universe, Yours to Discover". IYA2009 events & activities will promote a greater appreciation of the inspirational aspects of astronomy that embody an invaluable shared resource for all nations. The IYA2009 activities will take place at the global and regional levels, & especially at the national & local levels. National Nodes in each country have been formed to prepare activities for 2009. These Nodes establish collaborations between professional & amateur astronomers, science centres, educators, & science communicators. *** Coming To You In 2009 400 Years After Galileo Pointed His Telescope To The Sky Scientists, Hobby Astronomers & The Public Will Join Together To Celebrate A Year Which Will See The Universe Brought Down To Earth Connecting Us With The Universe Preserving The Worlds Dark Skies Empowering Developing Countries Showing The Universe To millions 140 Nations One Earth, One Sky The Universe Yours To Discover *** Source http://astronomy2009.org

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