In 1609, Galileo turned his telescope to the sky and began a series of observations that would forever change our view of our place in the universe. This year, each and every one of us has an opportunity to follow in Galileo’s footsteps by taking advantage of one of the many opportunities that the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) provides to discover the universe for ourselves, and by sharing the wonders of the universe with our students, colleagues, neighbors, friends, and families. Therefore, chart your course to the universe by using the ideas and resources highlighted in this article.