At the beginnig of IYA2009 Cermony, Cathering Cesarsky President of the International Astronomical Union explained that the Year marks 400 years of telescopic observations and she said how the sense of discovery and awe will be shared to citizens of the world, According to anouncement of official weblog of Cosmic Dairy. Astronomy is a peace-promiting science, she said.

In addition Cathering Cesarsky said: IYA2009 aims to promote science careers, improving student take-up. She was stressing that IYA2009 is a global celebration, and the theme is “The Universe, Yours to Discover” and It is for all the public.

Photo by: Irene Shivaei

We would like everyone in the world to spend some time thinking about their place in the Universe, at some point during 2009, she said.

Irene Shivaei, a member of StarPeace core team is participated in International Year of Astronomy 2009 Ceremony in Paris, France.