IYA 2009

Beyond IYA2009

IYA2009 created a revolution in school-age involvement in astronomy and astronomy-related activities, and many programs are continuing. Materials and Web sites created by IYA cornerstone projects are still in distribution, with new activities emerging all the time. riIDA continues to work with the Dark Skies Awareness Cornerstop Project to enhance the awareness of light pollution, create solutions, and engage the next generation in caring for the nighttime environment. Skip ahead to view IDA's involvement >>

The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is a global effort initiated by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to help the citizens of the world rediscover their place in the Universe through the day- and night-time sky, and thereby engage a personal sense of wonder and discovery.

Count Stars for Dark Skies!

IYA2009 offers three chances to participate in global star counts. Click on the images below to learn more about individual programs and contribute your measurements to a worldwide sky monitoring effort.

Begins

1 January, 2009

9-23 October

16-28 March

Dark Skies Awareness Podcasts from 365 Days of Astronomy

Sign up for a daily five-minute podcast on all astronomy subjects under the sun, moon, and stars at 365 Days of Astronomy >>

"Back to the Dark Ages: Responsible Nighttime Lighting" 16 May, 2009. Presentation by Connie Walker of the National Optical Astronomy Observatory.
"Educational Outreach Activities and Materials for Dark Skies Awareness" 02 February. Material by IDA.

IYA2009 Cornerstone Projects: 100 Hours of Astronomy The Galileoscope Now available for purchase! A high quality low cost telescope for only $15, or donate one for only $12.50. Cosmic Diary The Portal to the Universe She is an Astronomer Dark Skies Awareness Group Astro & World Heritage Galileo Teacher Training Programme Universe Awareness From Earth to the Universe Developing Astronomy Globally Now available: visit the Dark Skies Awareness site	IYA has created a number resources available to promote IYA in your community. Click on the image to visit the resources page.
IDA Projects and IYA Involvement Dark Skies Awareness Traveling Displays These displays are designed for download on your home computer for use at a variety of events. Print them at home or take them to your local office supply store to have large scale versions printed. These are designed to be image rich so that they can be used throughout the world in conjunction with brochures and supplemental materials. Currently brochures are available in English. (Note: the posters are very high resolution and may take some time to download) General Wildlife 8.5" x 11" 17" x 22" (best printed professionally) Brochure Brochure in black and white Energy 8.5" x 11" Brochure Brochure in black and white Astronomy Safety & Glare Control 8.5" x 11" Brochure Brochure in black and white Human Health 8.5" x 11" 8.5" x 11" in black and white Brochure Brochure in black and white Combination Posters Basics of Wildlife, Energy, and Health 4 x 6 feet (12.3 mb) Basics of Wildlife, Energy, and Health 2 x 3 feet (7.3 mb) Complete Display (Designed with panels to be printed on 6' table top displays) Please also visit the IDA display section, by clicking here >> Terms of Use and Image Use: Images credited to anyone other than IDA may not be used without the consent of the photographer. Prohibited Uses: Images from this Web site may not be used in any unflattering or derogatory manner. It is prohibited to use any IDA image for commercial use. If you have further questions regarding the images on this Web site, in the displays, or on the brochures, contact our image coordinator

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IDA Projects and IYA Involvement