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Once in a Blue Moon
Berthoud Recorder,  USA - 7 hours ago
Schweitzer explained that even amateur astronomers with basic telescopes should be able to see the plume and find out, alongside scientists, whether there


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International Year Of Astronomy 2009
Oneindia, India - Dec 30, 2008
The main aim of the IYA2009 is to have a widespread public involvement and many amateur astronomers are also involved in organizing the events.
2009 to be celebrated as International Year of Astronomy Sify
International Year of Astronomy 2009 Sky & Telescope
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An astronomical celebration
TheChronicleHerald.ca, Canada - Jan 3, 2009
This month, 400 years later, professional and amateur astronomers are celebrating Galileo’s achievement with the International Year of Astronomy.
UN declares 2009 as International Year of Astronomy domain-B
Keep your eyes on the skies for a year of astronomy Daily Press
IYA2009 - a year written in the stars Independent Online
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Int'l Astronomy Year celebrated at Jantar Mantar
Times of India, India - Jan 4, 2009
Organized by the Nehru Planetarium and Amateur Astronomer, the programme was aimed at creating public awareness on the world heritage site on astronomy.

Amateur astronomers will view Venus and Moon Saturday
Ridgefield Press,  USA - Jan 2, 2009
The Discovery Center at Ridgefield in cooperation with the New Pond Farm Observatory, 101 Marchant Road, West Redding, is hosting an astronomy program on



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