2009 has started, and this means that the International Year of Astronomy is finally here! One of the "new media" initiatives related to this year, the 365 Days of Astronomy podcast, is already going strong, and the first two episodes are already available. The first one is a "call to action": if you want to be part of the podcast, act quickly before all days are taken! The second one, by Jeff Setzer, has useful tips for anyone who received their first telescope as a Christmas gift.
What can you do to participate?
- visit the IYA2009 official website and make it happen!
- visit your national website and look for events near you; the Australian node is here
- meet real astronomers at the Cosmic Diary
- listen to the podcast, and maybe record your own
We have a long and exciting year ahead of us; let's make it a good one!
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