Recent Stamps on Astronomy

Hi ! Here are some new stamps to be issued on Astronomy - the theme for EUROPA 2009 and the year 2009 is also being celebrated as Intenational Year of Astronomy. The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is a global effort initiated by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and UNESCO 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.Here are some beautiful stamps selected for EUROPA 2009 theme by Bosnia and Herzegovina, Switzerland, Italy and Spain. This is all for today !.....Till Next Post.......Have a Nice Time.!....

5 April 2009 - Bosnia and Herzegovina

May 2009 - Italy

International Year of Astronomy
Everyone should realise the impact of astronomy and other fundamental sciences on our daily lives, and understand how scientific knowledge can contribute to a more equitable and peaceful society. IYA2009 activities are taking place locally, nationally, regionally and internationally. National Nodes in each country are running activities throughout 2009 which will establish collaborations between professional and amateur astronomers, science centres and science communicators. 137 countries are already involved and over 140 are expected to participate eventually.

8 May 2009 - Switzerland

23 April 2009 - Spain

To coordinate this huge global programme and to provide an important resource for the participating countries, the IAU established a central Secretariat and an IYA2009 website http://www.astronomy2009.org/ as the principal IYA 2009 resource for all.