We may have missed the Full Moon, but we’re definitely not going to miss the opportunity to come together! This October, the Full Moon Mashup has been transformed into a New Moon Mashup. Dr. John Goldsmith will be joining us on October 22, 2025, to deliver a talk titled “Astrophotography Inspiring a Creative World.” He will explore how he […]
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Oct
Oct
We’re delighted to announce the first live engagement of the Astrotourism Community of Practice, a vibrant space for collaboration, learning, and co-creation. This inaugural session will take place on Discord on Thursday, 16 October 2025, and will focus on a timely and transformative theme: Astrotourism and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Astrotourism is more than […]
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Aug
Aug
The Andean Regional Office of Astronomy for Development will host the V Workshop de Astronomía en los Andes from 22–25 September 2025 at Universidad CESMAG in Pasto, Colombia. Under the theme “Communities committed to development through astrotourism,” this international, multidisciplinary gathering will bring together astronomers, educators, tourism operators, and community leaders to explore how astronomy […]
astrotourism, Events
OAD Participation at the IAU Symposium on Indigenous Astronomy in the Space Age
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Jul
Jul
The International Astronomical Union’s Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) participated in the ongoing IAU Symposium on Indigenous Astronomy in the Space Age, highlighting the role of astronomy in sustainable development through astrotourism initiatives. Dr. Joyful Mdhluli delivered a presentation on the OAD’s Astrotourism flagship project, outlining how astrotourism serves as a catalyst for local […]
astrotourism, Blog, News
New Publication in Nature Astronomy Highlights Global Benefits of Exploring the Universe
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Jul
Jul
Astronomy not only explores the universe but promotes, among others, gender equity, mental well-being, entrepreneurship, employment, and skills development. A new article published in Nature Astronomy underscores how the exploration of the universe is not only scientifically compelling but also socially and economically beneficial. The comment titled “Astronomy as a strategic driver for sustainable development” […]