International Year of Astronomy 2009
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gptkb:football_club
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| gptkbp:celebrates |
400th anniversary of Galileo's first use of a telescope
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| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:European_Space_Agency
gptkb:National_Aeronautics_and_Space_Administration Museums NASA Research institutions Universities International organizations Local governments Non-profit organizations Community groups Educational institutions Astronomical observatories Planetariums Science centers Astronomy clubs Media partners Various astronomical societies |
| gptkbp:events |
Exhibitions
Workshops Public lectures Star parties |
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gptkb:International_Astronomical_Union
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| gptkbp:goal |
Increase public awareness of astronomy
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
International Year of Astronomy 2009
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| gptkbp:involved |
Over 140 countries
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| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:United_Nations
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Increased interest in STEM fields
Enhanced public engagement with science Strengthened international partnerships in astronomy Development of new astronomy programs Improved astronomy education resources Increased awareness of light pollution Increased funding for astronomy research Increased public access to telescopes Promotion of citizen science in astronomy Promotion of space science |
| gptkbp:motto |
A Year for Everyone
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| gptkbp:notableEvent |
gptkb:World_Space_Week
gptkb:International_Dark_Sky_Week Global Astronomy Month International Observe the Moon Night |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Public outreach initiatives
Educational programs in schools Enhanced global collaboration in astronomy Increased participation in astronomy-related activities |
| gptkbp:supportedBy |
gptkb:UNESCO
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| gptkbp:theme |
The Universe, Yours to Discover
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| gptkbp:website |
www.astronomy2009.org
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| gptkbp:year |
2009
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