The aim of this project, run by AstronEra headed by Shweta Kulkarni, is to educate the tribal students about the field of astronomy and also give them an opportunity to generate an income using the skills gained through this program. These students are recognized as “AstroGuides” and are now set to organize stargazing programs and promote […]
Category Archives: Central and South Asia
2022, Astrostays, Central and South Asia, Cosmohub, Flagship 1
Astrostays Launches Cosmohub To Benefit Local Community
01
Jul
Jul
The Astrostays project has launched a unique women-led astrotourism initiative in India called The Cosmohub. Operated by a local women’s group in a village in Ladakh in northern India, the Cosmohub provides a rich, immersive experience to tourists, combining local culture and the amazing dark skies of the Himalayas. The Cosmohub’s unique dark skies experience […]
2021, Astronomy Motivation Activities in Rural India, Central and South Asia
Astronomy to Create Scientific Culture Among School Students
07
Jun
Jun
The aim of the project was to use astronomy educational interventions to create a scientific culture among school students. It targeted students up to grade nine, teachers and amateur astronomers 07/02/2021 Astronomy seminar, Inauguration ceremony, Cooperative Seminar Hall , 8 hours, 73 participants 27/02/2021 Workshop on Basic Astronomy, Modern Commercial College, Jirat, 18 participants 21/03/2021 […]
2019, Central and South Asia, Development through Astronomy in Pakistan
‘Cosmic Perspective’ Builds First Portable Planetarium in Pakistan
09
May
May
The goals of Development Through Astronomy in Pakistan (DAP) were to provide quality STEM education, reduce gender inequality, raise awareness about environmental crises, and promote peace and equality in Pakistan. The team founded Pakistan’s first astronomy education and entertainment social enterprise called Cosmic Perspective. Cosmic Perspective was incubated in the National Incubation Center Lahore’s 3rd […]
2022, Central and South Asia, Guide training workshop for tribal students
OAD Project Crowdfunding To Train Students as Astroguides
14
Apr
Apr
The Guide training workshop for tribal students project aims to educate under-privileged students on astronomy and also train them as astroguides who can work part-time. The IAU Office of Astronomy Development has selected the project for funding through its annual call proposals. The OAD has granted 5000 Euro to this initiative, which is half the […]