Europlanet and the International Year of Astronomy
- Paper number
IAC-07-E1.3.08
- Author
Mr. Pedro Russo, Max-Planck Institute for Solar System Research, Germany
- Year
2007
- Abstract
Launched on January 1st 2005, the European Union-funded project "European Planetology Network" (EuroPlaNet) coordinates activities in Planetary Sciences in orde to achieve a long-term integration of this discipline in Europe. During four years, EuroPlaNet is strengthening the networking of the European Planetary Sciences community by promoting the exchanges between its different partners and providing a support to the planetary exploration missions. Is also improving European scientific competitiveness, develop and spread expertise in this research area. For achieving this long term goals, we need an improvement of the public understanding of planetary environments and stimulating the use of planetary sciences for the promotion of scientific education and culture at large. In 2009 we celebrate Galileos discoveries. Galileo was the father of the Planetary Sciences. His discoveries were of extremely importance for our understanding of the Solar System. Europlanet wants to play a role in this celebration and is already preparing different outreach activities for the following years. Already in 2007 we celebrate two important achievements in Astronomy and Space Exploration: the 40 years of Sputnik and 10 years of NASA/ESA Cassini-Huygens launch. Several activities to celebrate these endeavors across Europe are in preparation. Planetary Sciences have a big impact in the public understanding of astronomy, Europlanet wants to take advantage of this privileged position the European Planetary Sciences community and motivate them for an active participation in the International Year of Astronomy 2009 European activities.
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