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RE: IYA2009

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Closing Ceremony of International Year of Astronomy: Astronomy Beyond 2009, Padova, Italy

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The International Year of Astronomy 2009: The Largest Science Education and Public Outreach Event in History

As the International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) comes to a close, the true scope of the venture is becoming clear. The final count of countries involved stands at 148, a staggering number that confirms that the IYA2009 network is the largest ever in science. Activities and events from these participating nations paint a picture of professional and amateur astronomers bringing the Universe down to Earth through countless projects, opening the eyes of the public to the wonders above.
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The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA) is coming to an end. The German Aerospace Centre (DLR) celebrated IYA with exhibition 'Out of this World Wonders of the Solar System' in the Gasometer Oberhausen and the 'Astronomy Question of the Week'. Once a week, DLR experts answered a question. Many interested parties took the opportunity to use the special IYA website to ask questions. The final Astronomy Question of the Week is: "How old is the universe?"
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Tunisia celebrates Galileo days

The celebration of the International Year of Astronomy coincides this year with the 400th anniversary of Galileos astronomical findings.
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On 9 and 10 January 2010 the International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) will be brought to an official close with a ceremony to be held in Padova, Italy, in the Aula Magna of the University of Padova, where Galileo taught experimental physics and astronomy. The final event of this global celebration of astronomy and its contribution to society and culture will be attended by the key figures behind IYA2009 as well as prominent astronomers.
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There have been events all over the globe, including in Pakistan, where the Khwarizmi Science Society (KSS) - one of the country's most active grass-roots science associations - has held numerous "astrofests", or falakyati melas, as they are known in Urdu.
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A push is under way on Tyneside to encourage people to spend more time with the stars.
In October the Centre for Life in Newcastle opened its planetarium.
Now the centre is home to a prestigious exhibition which takes an offbeat approach to astronomy and astronomers.
The display, which marks the end of the International Year of Astronomy, is backed by a new planetarium show, a lecture and a six-week course for the amateur astronomer or the plain curious.
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Astronomers and musicians come together
Astronomers and Musicians come together in Foxton for NZ's biggest Year of Astronomy event November 21st 2009, Foxton audio visual museum. Presentation 4-6pm and Concert 8.30-10pm.

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