Hey – did you know that the coming year – 2009 – is the international year of astromomy?
The reason is the 400th anniversary of Galilieo Galileis first use of a telescope – undoubtedly a major cornerstone in the history of astronomy.
So we all can look forward to a year full of events in the world of the astromy scientific community.
More info about the international year of astronomy can be found here: