Astronomy 2009

Calendar of events

Most events of the International Year of Astronomy 2009 are organised at the regional level, in the corresponding national language (german, french, italian).

Regional events:

• Events in german speaking part
  
• Events in french speaking part (Romandie) [googlemap]
• Events in italian speaking part (Ticino) [googlemap]

National and international events:

• International IYA2009 opening ceremony: 15-16 january in Paris
• IYA2009 opening ceremony: 5 february 2009 in Berne
• 100 Hours of Astronomy: 2-5 april 2009. Many regional actitivies (see regional pages above)
• Schweizer Jugend forscht, IYA2009 Special Prize, exhibition and price distribution: 23-25 april
• Cassini scientist for a day contest. Deadline for submissions: 30 october 2009
  
• IYA2009 closing ceremony: 13-14 november 2009 in Lucerne