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The Astronomy International Year is starting

Rome, Italy - The inaugural ceremony took place today in Paris

The Astronomy International Year started in the December 31th's Midnight, but the inaugural ceremony took place today in Paris and will continue tomorrow January 16th at the UNESCO headquarters. Nobel Prizes, scientists, researchers and Government representatives of all the World will be present at the event. Italy is represented by Education, University and Research under-secretary Giuseppe Rizza....

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1098612
Rome, Italy, 01/15/2009 18:54
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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