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Vatican celebrates astronomy day
The Vatican and its scientific observatory are organising a celebration at the Vatican City on Friday and Saturday. The event coincides with the International Year of Astronomy, which will close on 9-10 January in the northern Italian city of Padova.

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Carlsbad Caverns National Park extends an invitation to join in the celebration of the International Year of Astronomy and view the night sky.
The park will host a Star Party and Celebration of the Night event beginning at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. The park is a perfect spot for viewing the wonders of the night sky due to its location away from the lights of local communities.
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Monday launched a two-week astrophotography exhibit called "From Earth to the Universe" to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy. The University is showcasing scenes of the universe accompanied by scientific descriptions.

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INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY 2009



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Bristol teenagers gaze at stars of the telescope world

More than 500 teenagers had the chance to use some of the most advanced telescopes in the world at an event in Bristol.
The Institute of Physics held a lecture at the Hexagon Theatre at Kingsfield School in Kingswood to mark the International Year of Astronomy.
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This is the year to look through a telescope at the night skies, says Professor David Block, an internationally renowned astronomer who calls Joburg home.
Block urges everyone to visit science parks:

"I would strongly recommend that people of all ages actually get a chance to look through a telescope at the night skies. The Astronomical Society of Southern Africa has a centre right in Johannesburg, wherein monthly viewing sessions through a telescope are held"

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One of the biggest celebrations locally marking the International Year of Astronomy is "100 Telescopes in the Park," an event that brings together several local astronomy groups to encourage a new generation of amateur sky-gazers.

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International Year of Astronomy 2009
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Southeastern Wisconsin astronomers and space enthusiasts plan to celebrate the "International Year of Astronomy" in suburban Milwaukee this weekend.
The group, Wisconsin Astronomy, hopes to gather 100 telescopes across Greenfield Park in West Allis on Friday and Saturday nights.

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100 Telescopes in the Park
A Celebration of the International Year of Astronomy
Get ready for a stargazing extravaganza on the nights of September 25 and 26! Planetariums, astronomy clubs and stellar enthusiasts all across southeast Wisconsin will come together with 100 telescopes in celebration of the International Year of Astronomy.

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