That's right! Next year is the International year of Astronomy!
"The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is a global effort initiated by the International Astronomical Union 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.
Vision
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 will take place locally, nationally, regionally and internationally. National Nodes have been formed in each country to prepare activities for 2009. These nodes will establish collaborations between professional and amateur astronomers, science centres and science communicators to prepare activities for 2009. Already now, 125 countries are involved and well over 140 are expected to participate eventually."
Official Website of IYA 2009
I figure since this is an Astronomy guild, this would be pretty big information.
-On the 25th of September we celebrate The Invention of the Dutch Telescope
-On the 29th of September celebrations for 400 Years of Astronomical Telescopes begins.
Keep an eye on the website and Calendar
