# International Year of Astronomy

> 2009 UN theme year

**Wikidata**: [Q204534](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q204534)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Year_of_Astronomy)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/international-year-of-astronomy

## Summary

The International Year of Astronomy was established on December 19, 2007 [1]. This global event aimed to coordinate and promote astronomical activities and public engagement in the field.The initiative sought to highlight advancements in astronomy and its contributions to science and culture. It provided a framework for international collaboration among scientists, educators, and enthusiasts.


## References

1. [Source](https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-years)
2. [Source](https://github.com/JohnMarkOckerbloom/ftl/blob/master/data/wikimap)
3. [Source](https://www.astronomy2009.org/)
4. [Source](https://documents.un.org/doc/undoc/gen/n07/475/80/pdf/n0747580.pdf)
5. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
6. National Library of Israel