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"The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is a global effort initiated by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and UNESCO to help the citizens of the world rediscover their place in the Universe�" Through a list of national nodes and various �Global Projects� IYA2009 is making an attempt to get as many people excited about astronomy as they can. Contact a node in your area, or an astronomy organization (science museum or planetarium) and check out IYA2009�s descriptions of available projects online to see what great opportunities are available. Make sure to look at the "Resources" tab for books, DVDs, and posters for classrooms. This is a great resource for astronomy teachers to help get students interested and excited about astronomy.

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