The vision of the International Year of Astronomy 2009
is to help the citizens of the world rediscover their
place in the Universe through the day- and night time
sky, and thereby engage a personal sense of wonder and
discovery. All humans should realize the impact of
astronomy and basic sciences on our daily lives, and
understand better how scientific knowledge can
contribute to a more equitable and peaceful society.
Blackrock Castle Observatory is a committed member to
this and will be both organising and participating in a
number of events throughout the year.
For a full listing of the Irish events please go to
The Irish website for the International Year of
Astronomy 2009
Please click the image below for a full resolution
version of our launch poster.
