International Year of Astronomy, 2009

A/RES/62/200No PDF available

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A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 56bScience and technology for development, published in 2008.

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6 topics

Astronomy Cooperation Between Organizations Focal Points Information Dissemination International Years Space Sciences

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Decides to declare 2009 the International Year of Astronomy;

Designates the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization as the lead agency and focal point for the Year, and invites it to organize, in this capacity, activities to be realized during the Year, in collaboration with other relevant entities of the United Nations system, the International Astronomical Union, the European Southern Observatory and astronomical societies and groups throughout the world, and, in this regard, notes that the activities of the Year will be funded from voluntary contributions, including from the private sector;

Encourages all Member States, the United Nations system and all other actors to take advantage of the Year to promote actions at all levels aimed at increasing awareness among the public of the importance of astronomical sciences and promoting widespread access to new knowledge and experiences of astronomical observation.

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