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2019, Events

Xinchang planetarium – Astronomy & Society Development

OAD Director Kevin Govender was invited to attend the South Africa-China Astronomy Bilateral meeting in Shanghai. A workshop on Astronomy for Development was held during which a special planetarium and science museum themed “Astronomy & Society Development” was opened in Xinchang.

Xinchang Astronomical Science and Technology Museum Promo (English)

OAD director Kevin Govender handing the OAD banner to Xinchang Planetarium

Astrodev Workshop at DARA Annual Meeting
Amanar program announcement

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    • Flagship 1: Astrotourism
    • Flagship 2: Astro for Mental Health
    • Flagship 3: Hack4Dev
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    • Overview
    • Case Studies
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    • OAD External Review 2021
    • OAD External Review 2015
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    • New regions
  • About us
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