A Disappearing Number

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1 Complicite s A Disappearing Number conceived and directed by Simon McBurney

2 The IYA2009 IAU-UNESCO Symposium 260 (Paris, January 2009) 100 Hours of Astronomy IYA2009 Global Projects: Cornerstone Projects Special Projects Nelma Alas Silva :: CAUP s Outreach Team Porto, May 7, 2009

3 The importance of anniversaries: the year years of Galileo s first astronomical observations through a telescope; 400 years of the publication of Kepler s Astronomia Nova; 90 years of the eclipse of 29 May 1919; 40 years of the first Moon landing.

4 The importance of anniversaries: the year 2009 Charles Darwin was born 200 years ago; 150 years of the publication of Darwin s On the Origin of Species; Composers of the year: Purcell, Handel, Haydn, Mendelssohn. In May 1989 CAUP was founded!

5 Paris in the winter: the IAU-UNESCO Sym 260 The Rôle of Astronomy in Society and Culture UNESCO, Paris January 2009

6 IAU-UNESCO Sym 260 The Cultures of Astronomy and Astronomy in the cultures Preserving the astronomical heritages The historical framework Astronomy in the Arts: - Literature and Music - From Architecture to Films - Paintings / sculptures / buildings The social impact of Astronomy Astronomy, the media and society

7 IAU-UNESCO Sym 260 Astronomy as a tool for development and technologies Environmental issues The rôle of Planetaria The activities of amateur astronomers Public understanding of Astronomy Primary, secondary and higher education in Astronomy The hands-on approach in teaching (with tutorials) Astronomy in the information society

8 100 Hours of Astronomy Conerstone project An event 400 years in the making 2-5 April

9 100 Hours of Astronomy Conerstone project Around the world in 80 Telescopes; Global star-party; Sun-Day; 100 Hours of Remote Astronomy.

10 100 Hours of Astronomy Conerstone project More than 50 activities/events in Portugal Site & Blog Total hits: march april

11 100 Hours of Astronomy Conerstone project das Flores ao Corvo...

12 100 Hours of Astronomy Conerstone project Astronomy on the road Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

13 Galilean Nights Conerstone project October, Spinoff of the 100 Hours project Decided just last week; Spinoff

14 IYA2009 Global Projects Cornerstone Projects Special Projects 12 projects

15 The Galileoscope TM millions looking at the sky high-quality, low cost telescope, easy to assemble; 50-mm (2-inch) diameter, 25- to 50- power refractor; $15 each + shipping; $12.50 each + shipping (#100 or more). IYA2009

16 TM The Galileoscope millions looking at the sky high-quality, low cost telescope, easy to assemble; 50-mm (2-inch) diameter, 25- to 50- power refractor; $15 each + shipping; $12.50 each + shipping (#100 or more).

17 Cosmic Diary The life of an astronomer what is it like to be an astronomer; more than 60 professional astronomers are blogging; write in different languages.

18 Developing Astronomy Globally Astronomy for all 3 key areas: professionally (universities and research) publicly (communication, media and amateur groups) educationally (schools and informal education structures)

19 The Portal to the Universe A one-stop universe of news portal for online astronomy content; enable access; index and archive; enable communication and collaboration

20 She is an Astronomer Breaking down misconceptions promote gender equality in Astronomy; empower women.

21 Astronomy and World Heritage Universal treasures establish a link between science and culture;

22 Galileo Teacher Training Program Bringing Astronomy into the classroom create a worldwide network of certified Galileo Ambassadors by 2012 improve the teaching of science

23 Universe Awareness One place in the Universe broaden children s minds; awaken their curiosity in science; stimulate global citizenship and tolerance.

24 Dark Skies Awareness Seeing in the dark Three main citizen-scientist programmes: GLOBE at Night Great World Wide Star Count How Many Stars

25 From Earth to the Universe The beauty of science Wonderful astronomical images to wide audiences

26 From Earth to the Universe The beauty of science Wonderful astronomical images to wide audiences

27 Thank You!