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CARINA Star Party 2009
14 Apr, 2009
In commemoration of the 400th anniversay of Galileo's use of an astronomical telescope, 2009 has been declared the International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009). Honoring this event, the CARINA Star Party 2009 promises to be our largest and most incredible Star Party yet.
100 Hours of Astronomy in Trinidad & Tobago
1 Apr, 2009
The International Year of Astronomy 2009 Cornerstone project, 100 Hours of Astronomy, is on track to be the largest single science public outreach event ever.
TTAS Launches IYA2009
18 Jan, 2009
The Trinidad & Tobago Astronomical Society (TTAS) officially launched their IYA2009 activities yesterday at a cocktail reception at Mt. St. Benedict.
IYA '09 has begun!
Jan 1, 2009
The stroke of midnight at the beginning of 2009 marked the international launch of IYA2009. In Brazil, fireworks resembling stars, comets, planets and other cosmic objects lit up the sky over Rio de Janeiro. The Dawn of IYA project got underway with the largest coordinated solar observation project in history. The Cosmic Diary was launched with over 50 professional astronomers blogging online. The 365 Days of Astronomy projects began its run of daily podcasts.
Trinidad will begin its IYA activities with several astronomy and science groups launching media events, public observing sessions and awareness campaigns. Check the events calendar for a full list of IYA2009 events in Trinidad.
Press Releases
IYA2909 in Trinidad & Tobago
The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) is a global celebration of astronomy and its contribution to society and culture, with strong emphasis on education, public participation and the involvement of young people, and with events at national, regional, and global levels. Many thousands of individuals in over 135 countries are already involved, forming the world's largest ever astronomy network. IYA2009 represents astronomy as a peaceful global scientific endeavor that unites astronomers in an international, multicultural family of scientists, working together to find answers to some of the most fundamental questions that humankind has ever asked.
The International Astronomical Union and UNESCO initiated IYA2009 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.
The Caribbean Institute of Astronomy (CARINA) is the IAU-designated Regional Node in Trinidad and Tobago for IYA2009 activities. CARINA will be partnering with several astronomy, science and educational organizations to ensure a successful participation in this global event. The list of partners includes the NIHERST/NGC National Science Centre (NSC), the Trinidad and Tobago Astronomical Society (TTAS) and the University of the West Indies (UWI) Department of Physics. Trinidad & Tobago will begin its IYA activities with several of these groups launching media events, public observing sessions and awareness campaigns.
For up to date information on IYA2009 in Trinidad & Tobago, please visit the official website at www.astronomy2009-tt.org.