The Royal Astronomical Society (RAS), UK and the International Astronomical Union Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) are excited to announce the results of the 2023 RAS OAD mobility grants. A total of £5900 has been awarded to six projects that will establish or nurture research, education and/or development related collaborations between the United Kingdom […]
Author Archives: Ram Venugopal
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OAD Fellow Samyukta has written a brief article in the African Science Stars magazine on some factors to consider before starting up an astrotourism business. The special edition of the magazine is focused on astrotourism and its potential in Africa. Astrotourism falls under the OAD’s Flagship on ‘Sustainable, local socio-economic development through Astronomy’. So far, […]
“Astro-Phy Quench” – “School of Astronomy and Physics, 2023, Central and South Asia
Using Online Telescopes in Pakistan
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One of the main activities of the project is using online telescopes to introduce students from remote and conflict affected parts of Pakistan to astronomy. For this project, online/remote telescopes will be used since they allow students to access professional telescopes in a classroom setting. These telescope sessions also provide an opportunity for students to […]