‘Astronomy from archival data’ introduced important concepts in astronomy, data analysis and methods to students through online sessions from 1 August-29 November 2020. The aim was to support students during a time of disruptions to education caused by COVID-19. Students were introduced to virtual observatory tools and programming techniques. From 927 registrations, more than 100 […]
Category Archives: COVID-19
2020, COVID-19, global, Under the Same Stars Communications Campaign
“Under the Same Stars” Online Campaign to Relieve Mental Stress
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Mar
Mar
“Under the Same Stars” by Astronomers Without Borders (AWB) developed and launched a social media campaign to bring awareness that stargazing can uniquely aid in relieving some mental stress during a time of crisis. Their campaign effectively spread the specific messaging that we can all come together virtually and feel like a cohesive community regardless […]
2020, COVID-19, Distribution of PPE to households around Ghana Radio Astronomy Observatory, Sub-Saharan Africa
Astronomy Observatory Staff Assist Community During the Pandemic
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Mar
Mar
The Ghana Radio Astronomy Observatory (GRAO) staff assisted their surrounding community by providing masks, soaps, sanitisers, and sensitising them about COVID-19 and how to protect themselves. PRAGSAC in collaboration with the Ghana Space Science Technology Institute (GSSTI), the Assembly woman of Kutunse electoral area and the Director of the NCCE for GA West/Amasaman engaged seven […]
2020, Central and South Asia, COVID-19, Making scientific box for school kids and teachers in remote rural areas
Astronomy Themed Scientific Box Helps Mongolian Students
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Feb
Feb
An astronomy-themed “Scientific box” was developed and distributed to school students and teachers in remote areas of Mongolia. The box, developed by university students and amateur astronomers, included handouts, video talks, presentations and lessons, which served as STEM education tools for the classroom. School teachers helped to distribute the scientific box to students and families […]
2020, COVID Citizen Science, COVID-19, Sub-Saharan Africa
Astronomy Citizen Science Engages Students During COVID-19
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Feb
Feb
An astronomy citizen science project trained students to classify images as part of a SETI (Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) program. The aim was to address students’ lack of academic engagement during school and university closures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of the citizen science project is the search for extraterrestrial intelligence […]