Radio astronomy is a highly inter-disciplinary field involving the subjects mathematics, computer science, engineering, chemistry, biology and physics. This implies that for a successful generation of scientists and engineers to be raised, huge efforts must be made in order to ignite interest in these subjects at an early age. This project focuses on one such […]
Category Archives: Flagship 1
2022, Astro Tourism Development in Tanzania, astrotourism, Sub-Saharan Africa
Overview: Astro Tourism Development in Tanzania
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Tourism is a leading source of revenue for the Tanzanian Government (17% GDP, 25% foreign exchange). Basically, one-third of the country hosts dark skies in game parks and nature reserves; and geographic location near equator allows 90% of the night sky to be seen between dusk and dawn; and 16-ton Mbozi meteorite in Mbeya can […]
2022, Beyond the Beach: Foundations for Caribbean Astrotourism, Latin America + Caribbean
Overview: Beyond the Beach- Foundations for Caribbean Astrotourism
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The United States Virgin Islands are an underdeveloped US territory whose local economy depends on tourism. That industry was devastated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, and the slow recovery was halted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism tastes are changing, with younger generations more likely to be interested in local, ethical, and unique experiences, […]
2022, astrotourism, Central and South Asia, Guide training workshop for tribal students
Overview: Guide training workshop for tribal students
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The project aims to develop an ‘earn & learn’ opportunity for economically backward tribal students who will be trained as astronomy guides. This will be achieved through an appropriate online course & a unique networking platform. Key target groups – Guides (Primary)- 9th to 12th Std tribal students of Eklavya Model Residential Schools run by […]
2022, Astro-tourism with nomadic herder in forest area of Mongolia, astrotourism, Central and South Asia
Overview: Astro-tourism with nomadic herder in forest area of Mongolia
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Our goal is to train nomadic herders in basic astronomy and develop Astro-tourism in around Khuvsgul province, the forest area of Mongolia. In the future the project will be expanded across the country; it will focus on Astro-homestay with nomadic families in Mongolia. Khuvsgul lake area of the Khuvsgul province is the place of blue […]