The major goals of the IAU100 celebrations are:

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• Increase awareness of progress and excitement in astronomy over the past century, in particular:

  • The importance of collaborative enterprise of astronomy as a whole,

  • The importance of technology development for astronomical progress,

  • The coordinating role of the IAU fostering communication and exchange of ideas for the global astronomical community.

• Promote widespread access to astronomy knowledge and observing experiences.

• Support and improve the use of astronomy as a tool for education, development and diplomacy.

• Support and improve an inclusive, egalitarian and diverse astronomy community.

• Facilitate the preservation and protection of the world’s cultural and natural heritage of dark and quiet skies.

• Raise awareness and discuss prospective new exciting developments in the next 100 years of astronomy.