Category Archives: 2018

Workshops

AstroBVI project will be running online workshops. Workshop on providing astronomy concepts and  GTTP certification 10 August 2019, 10am Chile time/ 11am Argentina & Brazil Registration Open Program and connection details Inclusive astronomy workshop to train people who have received the AstroBVI kit August 17, 9am Colombia & Peru/ 10am Chile time/ 11am Argentina & Brazil No […]

update: Kit & Multimedia content

AstroBVI Kit:  The kit consists of six tactile maps of the following galaxies: M100 – A spiral galaxy observed from the front. Band B image (blue). M109 – A spiral galaxy with bar with a little inclination. Band B image (blue). M51 – A spiral and elliptical galaxy fusion system viewed from the front. R-band images (red) and […]

Astro Homestays

Introducing Astro Homestays The high altitude and dry climate of Ladakh result in wonderful night skies where you can identify numerous stellar objects. This makes it a region perfect for astronomy. The project identified this clear night sky as a resource available to the locals that has a huge potential for creating opportunities for livelihood. […]

Visit by UN Ambassador for Mountain partnerships

His Holiness Drikung Kyabgön Chetsang visited OAD project Astronomy for Himalayan Livelihood Creation led by Global Himalayan Expedition (GHE). The project has established Astro Homestays in the villages in the mountains.   The villagers, who have been trained in astronomy, showed His Holiness, Saturn and Jupiter through the recently installed 10 inch Dobsonian Telescope. He […]