[AstroNet] IYA2009 Brainstorming

[Kevin Govender]

Hi all
This is just to inform you that in preparation for the International 
Year of Astronomy 2009 we be having a discussion/brainstorming in *Cape 
Town on Tuesday 12th February at 12:00 in the SAAO Auditorium.*
Although this particular meeting is meant for SAAO staff, anyone who 
would like to attend is welcome.

I will start with a presentation giving an overview of the international 
scene as well as the local scene and then open the floor for discussing 
ideas and activities that would make the International Year of Astronomy 
as successful as possible.

To find out more information before Tuesday please visit 
www.astronomy2009.org.za.

Please feel free to spread this message to your collaborators in other 
institutions who would be able to join us at the SAAO on Tuesday.

I would encourage similar "brainstorming" meetings to be held at other 
institutions around the country and I will be happy to make IYA2009 
presentations to your organisation (schedule dependent of course).

Regards
Kevin

PS. Happy New Moon today ;) watch the moon grow towards the total lunar 
eclipse on the night of the 20th Feb (eclipse occurs early morning on 
the 21st)




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