Monthly Archives: January 2009

IYA 2009 Paris Launch (Live Webcast)

The International Year Of Astronomy is being officially launched in Paris, as I write. The two-day Opening Ceremony is taking place at UNESCO on 15-16 January and includes a programme of lectures by eminent speakers. You can watch a live … Continue reading →

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The International Year Of Astronomy Is Here! To Celebrate, I've Used My New Canon 1000D DSLR To Take A Picture Of Orion!

At last, the International Year Of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) is here.   After months of anticipation, I hope it will deliver the promised kick-start to the appreciation of astronomy, by the wider public.    To celebrate the first clear night … Continue reading →

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