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It was four hundred years ago that Italian scientist, Galileo Galilei turned a telescope toward the skies and forty years since man landed on the moon.

To celebrate these landmark events in human history, the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared 2009 the International Year of Astronomy.

“With more than 90 countries taking part, the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) promises to be a global celebration of astronomy and its contributions to society and culture,” said Head of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Sally Barnes.
 

“National parks offer the perfect setting for star-gazing into great expanses of dark night skies and here in NSW, our NPWS Discovery Program is planning a host of great IYA events for 2009, including a series of Starry, Starry Night Discovery tours,” said Ms Barnes.

”Participants will hear fascinating natural and cultural stories from expert guides and authentic storytellers.

“With more and more of the world’s population living in cities, fewer people are able to view stars, planets and night skies in all their glory.

“NPWS Discovery tours will invite people to enjoy truly dark skies and the wonders of the universe from inside the pristine settings of National Parks. With more and more of the world’s population living in cities, fewer people are able to view stars, planets and night skies in all their glory.

“Between April 2 and 5 2009, NPWS will be taking part in ‘100 Hours of Astronomy’ – a round-the-clock, worldwide event which aims to get as many people as possible to look through a telescope as Galileo did for the first time four centuries ago. So, look out for these events too.”

To find out more about the International Year of Astronomy visit www.astronomy2009.org.au

Royal National Park
Starry Starry Night – Looking up from Down Under
When: 4 April, 7pm to 9pm
Meeting place: Royal National Park Regional Office car park
Cost: $14 adults, $10 children, $38 families.
Bookings: essential and payment to be made when booking
Contact: Royal National Park, phone: (02) 9542 0648

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