Issued by Sue Nelson, Quick Thinking Communications 11 March An event 400 years in the making One of the major cornerstone events of the UN-designated International Year of Astronomy, 100 Hours of …
100 Hours of Astronomy: an event 400 years in the making
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 …
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International Year of Astronomy: March news
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 …
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Media alert: a year of stars and 400,000 galaxies
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 …
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Giant ice cubes; giant telescopes; and pulsars
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 …
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Astronomy bulletin: 8 November 2008
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 …
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