In the year 2009, the world will celebrate the International Year of Astronomy as it commemorates the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s use of a telescope to study the skies, and Kepler’s publication of Astronomia Nova.  2009 is also the anniversary of many other historic events in science, including Huygen’s 1659 publication of Systema Saturnium.   This will be modern astronomy’s quadricentennial, and the 2009 Year of Astronomy will be an international celebration of numerous astronomical and scientific milestones.  Decatur Area Astronomy Club has numerous events planned for the International Year of Astronomy, and we want to help you make 2009 a year long celebration to remember.

Click here  for a list of the  locations and dates of our events for IYA 2009.  Come and celebrate this global event with us

 
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                                                                                                 International Year of Astronomy Trailer

 
 

Spread the word: the Universe is yours to discover.
Come celebrate with us in 2009