In previous years Starlight in the university lab (Astrolab) was developed in Rwanda, Nigeria, and Zambia. Astrolab is an enquiry-based lab for undergraduate students. We organised a workshop in 2018 to give future tutors a thorough training to enable them to direct and monitor students performing their projects. The objectives for 2019 are : • […]
Category Archives: 2019
In pursuit of sustainable development in Nigeria with the use of astronomy, Astronomers Without Borders Nigeria organized the 2019 Girls Astronomy camp in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria, with the aim of encouraging young school girls to take up STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) education in School. This camp was held on May 10, 2019 […]
IAU South West and Central Asian 3rd Regional Workshop 11-13 September, 2019, Byurakan, Armenia. The Regional Astronomical Workshop aims at exchanging scientific research, teaching, astro tourism and public outreach experience. All local expenses will be covered by the organizers. We also offer a limited number of travel grants for the participants from South West and Central Asian […]
List of resources and upcoming events are on the Project website Activities: August 2019, “The Elegant Universe and its Creation”, Hyderabad Science Society, Science and the City Meeting, Hyderabad (Talk & Q&A) August 2019, “The Indian Space Program”, Navodaya Leadership Institute (NLI), Rangareddy, Hyderabad (Talk & Q&A) July 2019, “Indian Space Program” , MG Govt […]
Prof Salman Hameed chats with Professors Priya Hasan and Najam Hasan about popular and professional astronomy in India and their project Clear Skies in India. Video on youtube