2009 is being named “The International Year of Astronomy” ! This a global initiative to inspire individuals to realize their place in the universe through examining the sky above them.
You can read all about it here.
http://www.astronomy2009.org/general/
In the spirit of the year, here are some fabulous books and recordings that will inspire you to gaze at the stars:
From Blue Moons to Black Holes: A Basic Guide to Astronomy, Outer Space, and Space Exploration.
by Melanie Melton Knocke
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Astronomy
Christopher Gordon De Pree
e-book available through Overdrive (www.digiload.org)
The Mysterious Universe : Supernovae, Dark Energy, and Black Holes
Ellen B. Jackson
The View from the Center of the Universe : Discovering Our Extraordinary Place in the Cosmos
J.R. Primack
Big Bang: the Origin of the Universe
Simon Singh
The Universe in a Nutshell (book on cassette)
Stephen Hawking
The Universe, The Complete Season One (4 DVD’s)
-Victoria
Read it or Weep 