Sixty second General Assembly of United Nations declared 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy. The global scheme lied out by International Astronomical Union (IAU). The IAU will be coordinating the International Year of Astronomy in 2009. It is an opportunity for the citizens of earth to gain deeper insight in to Astronomy’s role. Moreover, it is Astronomy’s role in enriching all human culture. It will act like a platform to know the latest Astronomical Discoveries and essential role of Astronomy in Science education.
Celestron and Thales Alenia Space centers sponsor IYA2009. The General Assembly of United Nations declared 2009 as the International Year of Natural Fibers. The main objective of IYNF2009 would be to raise awareness and stimulate demand for natural fibers. Moreover, the other objectives are, to promote the efficiency and sustainability of the natural fiber industries, to foster effective international partnership between the various natural fiber industries. The IYNF intended to cover a wide range of natural fibers.