Perth Mint and Australia Post have joined forces to offer sets of stamp and coin covers for IYA.  The covers feature a $1 coin struck by the mint and three stamps featuring astronomical images chosen by astrophotographer David Malin.

The stamp and coin cover is available for $14.95 from the Perth Mint . Australia Post is offering the same set; a set of stamps alone under another cover; and other related products.

From Earth to the Universe , the ultimate photographic trip through space, is now on show at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney.

See a collection of extraordinary images showcasing the beauty and mystery of our Universe. Discover how the telescope has expanded our knowledge and vision since Galileo’s first observations 400 years ago.

From our nearest neighbours in the solar system, to the star clusters of the Milky Way  and beyond, explore the wonders of the Universe through large format images of  planets, comets, nebulae, supernovae and galaxies.

Captured using state-of-the-art telescopes and space probes, the images reveal fascinating astronomical sights as well as spectacular colours and patterns.

The exhibition also features a display of rarely seen objects from the Museum’s collection including a hand-crafted replica of one of Galileo’s early telescopes. 

From Earth to the Universe runs until July 2010.