[AstroNet] Breaking news from the IAU general assembly in Rio

[Kevin Govender]

Resolutions that have been approved at the International Astronomical 
Union General Assembly in Rio (currently still underway - typing from 
the meeting now):

Four important resolution in support of IYA2009 have been approved in 
the IAU  XXVII General Assembly:

RESOLUTION B1 on IAU Strategic Plan:Astronomy for the Developing World
RESOLUTION A1 on Implementing the IAU Strategic Plan
RESOLUTION B4 on Supporting Women in Astronomy
RESOLUTION B5 in Defence of the night sky and the right to starlight

You can find the full resolutions on: http://www.astronomy2009.com.br/08.pdf

From: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/422/

The first one is especially applicable to South Africa and other 
developing countries. Full strategic plan available on www.iau.org

This is big stuff! :)
Regards
Kevin