The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is a global effort initiated by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and UNESCO to help the citizens of the world rediscover their place in the Universe through the day- and night-time sky, and thereby engage a personal sense of wonder and discovery.

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Our Voyager Skytour telescope is equipped with a talking handset that guides you through the night sky and comments your discoveries.

How many lightyears are we from the constellion of Pegasus? Why is Ursa Major called that way? What is the temperature on the surface of Mars? are so many questions you will now have answers to!

Voyager telescopes with Skytour talking handset