photo credit: Jean Mouette /IAP-CNRS-SU Dr. Michèle Gerbaldi, a long time friend and collaborator of the Office of Astronomy for Development, has been awarded the Chevalier of the National Order of Merit (Chevalière de l’Ordre National du Mérite) by France for her contributions to astronomy. The Order of Merit rewards distinguished merit acquired either in […]
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The convergence of astronomy and anthropology illuminates humanity’s longstanding utilisation of the night sky as a cultural, spiritual, and practical guide. Through the discipline of archaeoastronomy, we gain insights into ancient structures such as Stonehenge, which exhibit alignments with celestial phenomena, underscoring the profound comprehension of the cosmos possessed by early civilisations. Ethnoastronomy delves into […]
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Source: Hack4dev In March 2025, the Hack4dev initiative successfully ran the SKA Data Challenge at the AfAS (African Astronomical Society) 2025 Data Science Hackathon. This marked a significant milestone in preparing African postgraduate astronomers to tackle the data challenges of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). To support the global astronomy community in preparing for the massive data volumes […]
Flagship 1, Full Moon Mashups
Full Moon Mashup Recap: Exploring the Impact of Mega Astronomy Infrastructure on Rural Communities
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In March, we hosted another engaging edition of the Full Moon Mashup series, featuring a thought-provoking presentation by Dr. Daniel Mokhohlane. Dr. Mokhohlane, who recently completed his PhD, shared his research on the societal impact of mega astronomy infrastructures—specifically the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA)—on rural communities in South […]
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The OAD will be hosting a special session at the African Astronomical Society (AfAS) Conference and General Assembly 2025, taking place from March 23–28, 2025, hosted by the University of South Africa (UNISA) in Gauteng. The session is scheduled for March 24, from 16:30 to 18:00 UTC+2, and aims to be an engaging and impactful […]
