Wondering how astronomy can have a real impact on people and the planet? Watch our showcase of astronomy-for-development projects funded in 2024. Every year, the Office of Astronomy for Development, through the International Astronomical Union, provides grants and supports projects around the world that apply astronomy in the pursuit of sustainable development. In 2024, the IAU OAD […]
Category Archives: 2024
2024, Astronomy Videos for Kids in Pakistan, Central and South Asia
Culturally Relevant Astronomy Videos for Kids in Pakistan
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Kainaat Kids creates astronomy videos for kids in Urdu/Hindi centered on questions like, Why is the sky blue, or Where do comets come from? These videos use a combination of live hosts (one from Pakistan and one from India) and original South-Asian animations, and place the content in a local cultural context. The team has […]
2024, Internet of Things for Light Pollution Control and Space Science Development, Sub-Saharan Africa
Light Pollution Workshop Trains Nigerian Students in Scripting and IoT
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A team at the Centre for Basic Space Science and Astronomy (CBSS) in Nigeria organized a training workshop titled Astro-IoT, as a remedial approach to light pollution. The aim was to proffer solutions to light pollution using Internet of Things (IoT) based automation and control system. The event recorded a total of two hundred and […]
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The Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) recently participated in the annual Science Forum South Africa, hosted by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), which took place from December 4th to 6th, 2024. On December 6, 2024, we co-hosted a session with the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) focused on the impact […]
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At the recent SAASTEC 2024 conference, OAD’s Dominic Vertue hosted an “Astronomy in Mental Health” workshop. This session served as a pilot to explore how astronomy-inspired activities, such as a cosmic journey using a roll of toilet paper, can open doors for broader reflections on mental health and well-being. By engaging participants in a tactile […]