ASTRONOMY 2009 ISLAND OPENING EVENT!

When: Tues Jan 6, 2009 starting at 7:30pm, 8:00pm full island opens
Location: Astronomy 2009 island!

Go here to be teleported!  http://secondastronomy.org/Astronomy2009/

Join us on Astronomy 2009 island for the official island opening and to share in the International Year of Astronomy 2009 USA Opening Ceremony!

Island access begins at 7:30pm SLT followed by a live feed of the USA Opening Ceremony from the AAS Meeting in Long Beach, CA. At 8pm we will have a short ribbon cutting ceremony accompanied by fireworks and a champagne toast! The island fully opens at 8pm.

Our January theme for Astronomy 2009 is “Astronomy Inspired Art and Imagery” and will showcase a virtual exhibit of From Earth to the Universe (http://www.fromearthtotheuniverse.org/), IAAA’s Artist’s Universe (http://iaaa.org/), The World at Night Photography (http://twanight.org), free astronomy image texture packs, and Astrophotography Corner featuring Adam Block’s astronomical images.  Throughout the month we will roll out our Cultural Astronomy Storytelling Circle, interactive telescopes, dark sky awareness exhibits, and much more!

http://astronomy2009.org
http://astronomy2009.us

See you all there!

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