In 1609, Galileo Galilei turned his telescope on the night sky for the first time, profoundly changing our view of our place in the universe. In recognition of this, 2009 has been designated the International Year of Astronomy (IYA). IYA is a global celebration of astronomy and its contributions to society, while marking the 400th anniversary of the first use of an astronomical telescope.
In celebration of the IYA, you have the opportunity to vote for the next object the Hubble Space Telescope will observe. From now through March 1st, the world can participate in "Hubble's Next Discovery -- You Decide", and vote for an object Hubble has never observed before. In addition, educators can participate in a related classroom activity called the “Hubble Collage Activity.”
For more information about “Hubble’s Next Discovery – You Decide,” visit the Amazing Space Web site.
