Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP) brings together fundamental research and public curiosity about the nature of the cosmos, all within a heritage environment that is rich in scientific history. Four pillars underlie and support the public programme of AOP: education, inspiration, entertainment and outreach. At the Planetarium, the primary activity is the education and dissemination […]
2023, Astronomy Development for the Girl-Child Using Optical Telescope in Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa
Astronomy Workshop in Nigeria Targets Female Students
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The Astro Girl project, in collaboration with the Nigerian National Space Research and Development Agency, and Centre for Basic Space Science and Astronomy, completed an astronomy training workshop for eighty female students. The 3 day workshop was held in Ebirimiri-Agu Umuakashi, Nsukka, Enugu State, from 7 to 9 June 2023. The workshop aimed at building capacity among […]
2023, Internet of Things Lab for Air Quality Monitoring, Sub-Saharan Africa
International Seminar on Air Quality and IoT-based Sensors
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Sep
Poor air quality is a concern in African cities but governments have been too slow to react, one of the reasons being the scarcity of data on different air pollutants. Instruments based on low-cost sensors and Internet of Things are being considered as solutions to evaluate the concentration of different pollutants. The main objective of […]
“Astro-Phy Quench” – “School of Astronomy and Physics, 2023, Blog, Central and South Asia
Celestial Adventures: Inspiring Science and Discovery in Pakistan’s Mountainous Region
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Aug
By Abeeha Hussain, STEM Ambassador for the OAD supported project “Astro -Phy Quench” Growing up in the northern reaches of Pakistan, far from the light pollution of bustling cities, I’ve had the incredible experience of gazing upon the vast expanse of clear, star-studded skies. Physics has always held a special place in my heart, with […]
2022, Astronomy training outreach for preschool teachers in malaysia through service-learning approach, Southeast Asia
Project Trains Preschool Teachers to Teach Astronomy
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ASTROPEST’s objectives were to develop an astronomy teaching and learning module for preschool teachers in Malaysia, apply the modules and assess the level of awareness of the target group regarding the importance of astronomy. Preschool teachers received training in fundamentals of astronomy, hands-on activities, such as how to build a sundial with a practical work […]