From:
28 January 2010
To: 28 January 2010
The International Year of Astronomy came to an end. However, this could not have happened without a prestigious meeting in Padua, Italy. The meeting was held on 9-10 January 2010, where some of the Single Points of Contact (SPOCs) participating countries were invited to present activates organized in their countries during the year.
From:
08 December 2009
To: 09 December 2009
As a part of the international year of astronomy activities in Egypt, the Planetarium Science Center organized “She is an Astronomer” camp in Saint Catherine from 11-14 December 2009. The aim of the camp was to develop the female students thinking skills and to encourage females to pursue astronomy professionally. They have learned the importance of scientific problem solving and team work. These values are the cornerstone of building Egyptian future women astronomers and leaders.
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22 November 2009
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With the aim of reviving the glory of Arab astronomers among youth through research and discovery work,the History of Science Museum (HSM) hosted an exhibition, “Arab Astronomers”, in October 2009 about astronomical tools from all over the world. The exhibition is still open to the public at the HSM, as it is meant to help competitors with their research and to raise the public awareness at large.
From:
25 October 2009
To: 01 November 2009
In an attempt to revive the astronomy vital role in the high technology culture of today, and on the occasion of the International Year of Astronomy 2009, the European Society for Astronomy in Culture (SEAC) held its 17th annual meeting, 25–31 October 2009, at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA), under the theme "From Alexandria to Al-Iskandariya, astronomy and culture in the ancient Mediterranean and beyond".
From:
22 June 2009
To: 21 July 2009
This exhibition displayed unique volumes by some of the most prominent European astronomers from the 15th to the 19th Century, in order to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy (IYA 2009), in the context of the Egypt-Italy Science Year (EISY 2009).
From:
21 June 2009
To: 27 August 2009
Scientific workshops that aimed to bring astronomy closer to the students, and increase their awareness of its importance and its diverse inspirational aspects.
From:
21 June 2009
To: 27 August 2009
These were scientific workshops that aimed to bring astronomy closer to the students, and increase their awareness of its importance and its diverse inspirational aspects.
From:
21 June 2009
To: 27 August 2009
The PSC organized a series of lectures in collaboration with NASA and other specialized entities; the lectures tackled different aspects of astronomy and targeted mainly school and university students.
From:
21 June 2009
To: 27 August 2009
The PSC organized a series of videoconferences in collaboration with NASA and other specialized entities, where the lectures tackled different aspects of astronomy and targeted mainly school and university students.
From:
21 June 2009
To: 27 August 2009
1-day fieldtrips for a maximum number of 50 students.
From:
20 June 2009
To: 21 June 2009
An annual event organized by the PSC in recognition of Eratosthenes, the Greek scientist of the Ancient Library of Alexandria, the festivity gives children of the 21st century the chance to conduct the 2000-year-old experiment developed by Eratosthenes to measure the Earth’s circumference.
From:
07 May 2009
To: 07 May 2009
An annual event intended to provide means of interaction between the general public and various astronomy enthusiasts, groups and professionals.
From:
10 April 2009
To: 10 April 2009
“Zoom Earth” program is concerned with observations of Earth from space by means of satellites. Satellites capture images that differ according to the type of light waves reflected by different elements on Earth, using very sensitive equipment to visible and invisible light. By analyzing the images provided by the satellites, professionals get the information they need to better monitor and study Earth.
From:
02 April 2009
To: 05 April 2009
A project of the International Year of Astronomy, 100 Hours of Astronomy is a global event, which was held on 2-5 April 2009. It is an event where you get the chance to discover the Universe through a number of free public activities taking place all around the world.
From:
02 April 2009
To: 05 April 2009
A 4-day camp for the three first place winning teams in the Astronomy Olympiad. The children got the chance to learn more about astronomy from specialists of the field through educational games, observations, lectures and quizzes.
From:
15 February 2009
To: 30 April 2009
An international outreach activity that aimed to inspire disadvantaged children in remote areas with the beauty and grandeur of the universe.
From:
12 February 2009
To: 02 April 2009
A long-term program that aims to simplify satellite components, applications and image processing; through multiple activities, such as lectures, hands-on experiments, fieldtrips, software development and research projects.
From:
01 February 2009
To: 28 March 2009
A sports-like competition that aims to stimulate enthusiasm and interest in astronomy through achieving requested tasks in an enjoyable manner.