Aim: To develop and establish a completely automated observatory which can be controlled through internet by authorized person. Objectives of the project: To identify site for the observatory To carry the site survey Testing different aspect for the proposed site. To procure the required instruments/ equipment for the observatory Understanding the research finding Selection of […]
Cosmic Light: Bring Galileo’s starry messenger to Vietnam With the help of OAD-IAU, we are targeting at becoming the main hub to coordinate amateur astronomy activities as well as to circulate information on astronomical events, and science development in the country. 1.Translation of the book Galileo’s “Starry Messenger”: We finished the first draft of the translation […]
As the most recent addition to the IAU’s Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD), I’ve a lot to live up to. Just read the previous posts on this blog to get some idea. No pressure! But, let me introduce myself. I’m Vanessa McBride, Astronomer at the OAD since January 2017. For me the night sky has always evoked […]
Final Report in PDF Handbook for the kit (in Spanish). Please contact us if you are interested in translating the handbook. For enquiries on the kit or if you are interested in creating your own kit, please email us at info@astro4dev.org Astronomy with all senses, is a traveling exhibition specially designs for people with physical […]
Mozambique lacks highly qualified astronomers and astrophysics as well as a scientific culture in the subject. To minimize these shortcomings and foster interest on the subject among young university students we organised thee activities as described in the OAD proposal. JEDI – MZ 1. Country of workshop: Mozambique 2. City/Location: Praia do Bilene – Tenda Tora 3. […]
