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The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) will be the greatest-ever global celebration of astronomy and its many contributions to society and culture. 

Conceived to honor the 400^th anniversary of the first use of an astronomical telescope by Galileo Galilei in 1609, IYA2009 has evolved into far more.  Endorsed by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), UNESCO, the United Nations, and the Congress of the United States, IYA2009 aims to stimulate worldwide interest in astronomy and science, especially among young people and in new audiences.

 More than 135 countries and 29 space agencies are preparing exciting cornerstone activities for IYA2009, using the awe-inspiring discoveries of astronomy to improve science literacy and to foster a greater appreciation of scientific research as an invaluable shared resource for all nations. But IYA2009 won’t happen without you.  Join in by ordering these great buttons celebrating the International Year of Astronomy.                   

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