The Cosmic Code: First Contact is a project that aims to introduce coding within an astronomy setting to the rural communities of Zululand (and beyond!). The CosCode programme includes introductory coding workshops using Scratch and Python, all run on Raspberry Pi’s. Various accessories and sensors were combined with the Raspberry Pi’s, allowing for a robotics’ […]
Author Archives: Ram Venugopal
Inspired by the discovery of the remarkable TRAPPIST-1 planetary system, an astrophysicist, a musician, and an astrophysicist/musician decided to explore what happens when the rhythms and harmonies of astronomical systems are translated into music so they can be heard by human ears. The result is SYSTEM Sounds, a collection of music and animations generated by […]
On 26 February 2018, the European Regional Office of Astronomy for Development (ROAD) was brought into existence at a signing ceremony at Leiden University in the Netherlands. It was preceded by a ceremonial address by Grace Naledi Pandor, South African Minister of Science and Technology. The occasion also marked the appointment of the Minister as […]
Astrolab Tutors Training 18-22 June 2018 University of Zululand Physics and Engineering Department 3886, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa Application link: http://www.unizulu.ac.za/astrolab_application_form/ Deadline: March 31, 2018 More information: http://www.unizulu.ac.za/astrolab-background/ The widespread interest in astronomy can be tapped not only to increase knowledge but also to illuminate the nature of science with the interdisciplinary nature of astronomy and its natural […]
‘One Day Workshop in Astronomy and Astrophysics Research’ February 27, 2018 Nepal Academy of Science and Technolgy (NAST) Registration Form (online) Deadline is February 23, 2018 Note: Limited partial/full travel grant is available for deserving students. Women are especially encouraged to apply! More information about the project on the website: http://www.nepalastronomicalsociety.org/projects/dasn2018/