History of Astronomy can be divide into to parts, one is before invention of Telescope and other one is after invention of telescope. Lot of changes took place in the field of astrology after invention of telescope.
2009 is the 400th anniversary of Galileo Galilei's first astronomical observation through a telescope. It will be a year of worldwide celebration, promoting astronomy and its contribution to society and culture.
With 2009 just over the horizon, stargazers around the world are busy preparing for the International Year of Astronomy. A staggering 135 nations are collaborating to bring the universe closer the EArth. Events and activities will take place over the coming 365 days and beyound in a spectacle of cosmic proportions.
The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) has been launched by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) under the theme, "The Universe, yours to discover." Thousands of IYA2009 events are described on the national websites, as well as on www.astronomy2009.org
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