The United Nations has designated 2009 the International Year of Astronomy. This page lists projects from both the international main program and the US National Node that are in progress this year. In addition, MiraCosta is hosting events that align with some of the goals of IYA09.

International Year of Astronomy 2009
Main Site
http://astronomy2009.org
International Year of Astronomy 2009
US National Node
http://astronomy2009.us
star

parties

The April events coincide with the 100 Hours of Astronomy IYA Cornerstone project. Click here for the flyer.
invited

speakers

Click here for the latest event at MCC.
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Galileoscope

An IYA cornerstone project: an affordable optical quality telescope for all.

 

Webpage last updated: February 2009
Webpage maintenance: rfrench[at]miracosta.edu