Lech Kaczynski, presides over the Polish IYA2009 Honour Committee. More info: http://www.astronomia2009.pl/2/index.php?id=3

*Report on StarPeace event between India and Pakistan: *On February 9, during a penumbral lunar eclipse, StarPeace connected two countries, Pakistan and India, together. Society of the Sun in Pakistan and Kutch Amateur Astronomy Club in India organized this event successfully in SOS villages of both countries: http://www.astronomy2009.org/news/updates/148/