AstroTribe is an initiative by AstronEra that is committed to nurturing curiosity, disseminating astronomical knowledge, and empowering underprivileged students worldwide. It embraces the pristine night skies of Himachal Pradesh and Leh-Ladakh in India, as well as the favelas of Brazil. In these regions, where the night sky holds untapped potential for astrotourism, AstroTribe empowers local […]
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A small corner of the stars : An initiative for development of local communities in "La Tatacoa"
Astrotourism and Entrepreneurship in a Small Town in Colombia
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The small corner of the stars, a tiny house next to the OATA observatory at Tatacoa (Colombia) is the first astrotourism laboratory tied to local fauna and flora, astronomy and care of the environment. Through collaborative work with science clubs composed of scholars from the local school, the project is conducting experiments aimed to expand […]
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 […]
Source: IAU OAD North American Regional Office Today, the North American Regional Office of Astronomy for Development (NA-ROAD) announced the selection of ten astronomy for development projects to receive funding as part of the Women and Girls in Astronomy Program (WGAP). WGAP aims to inspire and support women, girls, and underrepresented genders in the field of astronomy. […]
The IAU OAD has published its latest newsletter for the April to June 2023 period. Highlights in the newsletter: New astronomy-for-development case studies Astronomy for Mental Health guidelines Reflections on Astro4dev by visitors Upcoming events – Asia-Pacific Regional IAU Meeting 2023 (APRIM 2023), IAU 386 symposium: dark sky and astronomical heritage in boosting astro-tourism, Shaw-IAU […]