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Astronomy North Photo of the Week NEW!
A colourful new gallery featuring auroras, halos, stars, clouds and more! Check out the latest Astronomy North Photo of the Week! PHOTO OF THE WEEK

The International Year of Astronomy 2009
(IYA2009) is a global celebration of astronomy and its contributions to society and culture, stimulating worldwide interest not only in astronomy, but in science in general, with a particular slant towards young people. CHECK IT OUT IYA2009 CANADA PROGRAM

	PARTNERS

	Canadian Space Agency

	Covernment of Northwest Territories

	City of Yellowknife

	University of Calgary

	Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre

	Gwichin Social and Cultural Institute

	SPONSORS

	DeBeers Canada

	First Air

	Coast Fraser Tower

	Ryfan Electrical

Community Stars
2009 Award Recipients

Community Star Awards are given to those organizations and individuals who have made a meaningful contribution to northern sky education and outreach in the Northwest Territories this year. Astronomy North is wishes to recognize the following Community Stars for 2009:

Northern and National Partners

Canadian Space Agency
Government of the Northwest Territories
City of Yellowknife
University of Calgary
Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre
Gwich'in Social and Cultural Institute

Corporate Sponsors

DeBeers Canada
First Air
Coast Fraser Tower
Ryfan Electrical

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