A Year of Astronomy

Happy New Year, folks!  I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to the year’s astronomy and space science news. Lots of good things are going to happen in 2009, including the long-awaited “final” refurbishing mission for Hubble Space Telescope, the continued building and expansion of ground-based facilities such as the MWA, ALMA, and others.

And, of course, it’s the International Year of Astronomy.  There are a huge number of activities going on around the world, all designed to get YOU and your friends and family OUT there and involved in one of the world’s oldest sciences.  I’m participating in the 365 Days of Astronomy podcast project, and my first one (of twelve podcasts that I’m producing) will be “airing” on January 6 (next week!).  I’m also posting additional material about each of my podcasts here on TheSpacewriter.com.  Just visit the tab that says “365 Days of Astronomy” up there under the Horsehead.

Surf on over to the IYA web site and check out some of the great activities that are planned in more than 130 countries by astronomy lovers from every walk of life.  It’s truly a year to “look up!”