United Nations
Resolution adopted by the General Assembly
The General Assembly,
Recalling its resolution 61/185 of 20 December 2006 on the proclamation of
international years,
Aware that astronomy is one of the oldest basic sciences and that it has
contributed and still contributes fundamentally to the evolution of other sciences
and applications in a wide range of fields,
Recognizing that astronomical observations have profound implications for the
development of science, philosophy, culture and the general conception of the
universe,
Noting that, although there is a general interest in astronomy, it is often
difficult for the general public to gain access to information and knowledge on the
subject,
Conscious that each society has developed legends, myths and traditions
concerning the sky, the planets and the stars which form part of its cultural heritage,
Welcoming resolution 33 C/25 adopted by the General Conference of the
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization on 19 October
20051 to express its support for the declaration of 2009 as the International Year of
Astronomy, with a view to highlighting the importance of astronomical sciences and
their contribution to knowledge and development,
Noting that the International Astronomical Union has been supporting the
initiative since 2003 and that it will act to grant the project the widest impact,
Convinced that the Year could play a crucial role, inter alia, in raising public
awareness of the importance of astronomy and basic sciences for sustainable
development, promoting access to the universal knowledge of fundamental science
through the excitement generated by the subject of astronomy, supporting formal
and informal science education in schools as well as through science centres and museums and other relevant means, stimulating a long-term increase in student
enrolment in the fields of science and technology, and supporting scientific literacy,
1. Decides to declare 2009 the International Year of Astronomy;
2. Designates the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization as the lead agency and focal point for the Year, and invites it to
organize, in this capacity, activities to be realized during the Year, in collaboration
with other relevant entities of the United Nations system, the International
Astronomical Union, the European Southern Observatory and astronomical societies
and groups throughout the world, and, in this regard, notes that the activities of the
Year will be funded from voluntary contributions, including from the private sector;
3. Encourages all Member States, the United Nations system and all other
actors to take advantage of the Year to promote actions at all levels aimed at
increasing awareness among the public of the importance of astronomical sciences
and promoting widespread access to new knowledge and experiences of
astronomical observation.
international years,
Aware that astronomy is one of the oldest basic sciences and that it has
contributed and still contributes fundamentally to the evolution of other sciences
and applications in a wide range of fields,
Recognizing that astronomical observations have profound implications for the
development of science, philosophy, culture and the general conception of the
universe,
Noting that, although there is a general interest in astronomy, it is often
difficult for the general public to gain access to information and knowledge on the
subject,
Conscious that each society has developed legends, myths and traditions
concerning the sky, the planets and the stars which form part of its cultural heritage,
Welcoming resolution 33 C/25 adopted by the General Conference of the
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization on 19 October
20051 to express its support for the declaration of 2009 as the International Year of
Astronomy, with a view to highlighting the importance of astronomical sciences and
their contribution to knowledge and development,
Noting that the International Astronomical Union has been supporting the
initiative since 2003 and that it will act to grant the project the widest impact,
Convinced that the Year could play a crucial role, inter alia, in raising public
awareness of the importance of astronomy and basic sciences for sustainable
development, promoting access to the universal knowledge of fundamental science
through the excitement generated by the subject of astronomy, supporting formal
and informal science education in schools as well as through science centres and museums and other relevant means, stimulating a long-term increase in student
enrolment in the fields of science and technology, and supporting scientific literacy,
1. Decides to declare 2009 the International Year of Astronomy;
2. Designates the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization as the lead agency and focal point for the Year, and invites it to
organize, in this capacity, activities to be realized during the Year, in collaboration
with other relevant entities of the United Nations system, the International
Astronomical Union, the European Southern Observatory and astronomical societies
and groups throughout the world, and, in this regard, notes that the activities of the
Year will be funded from voluntary contributions, including from the private sector;
3. Encourages all Member States, the United Nations system and all other
actors to take advantage of the Year to promote actions at all levels aimed at
increasing awareness among the public of the importance of astronomical sciences
and promoting widespread access to new knowledge and experiences of
astronomical observation.
78th plenary meeting
19 December 2007
19 December 2007
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