One of the major cornerstone events of the UN-designated International Year of Astronomy, 100 Hours of Astronomy, will take place over 2-5 April.
This global event will see millions of people all over the world coming out onto the streets at night to participate in “star parties” or public viewings of the sky through telescopes – just as Galileo did for the first time 400 years ago. Amateur astronomy groups, observatories, arts and scientific institutions around Australia are organising public events for the 100 Hours. [continue reading…]
Whether you are new to stargazing, a science teacher, or an amateur or professional astronomer, the International Year of Astronomy has something for you. And we need the support of all with a passion for astronomy to make IYA a success. [continue reading…]
The Australian Launch of the International Year of Astronomy at Questacon in Canberra
Australia’s Chief Scientist Professor Penny Sackett launched the 2009 International of Astronomy on 28 January at Questacon in Canberra.
Astronomy at the Australian Institute of Physics 18th National Congress in Adelaide
The discoverer of pulsars: Jocelyn Bell Burnell
The UK’s Jocelyn Bell Burnell discovered pulsars by chance when she was a student. Detecting a bit of “scruff” on her chart recorder papers that tracked across the sky with the stars, Bell Burnell found that the signal was regularly pulsing, about once each second. [continue reading…]
The 2009 International Year of Astronomy in Australia
I’m writing to update you on planning for the International Year of Astronomy 2009 in Australia, and to seek your input.
We already know of over 120 events being planned for next year. And if we haven’t heard about yours yet, we’d like to! [continue reading…]
