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New Publication in Nature Astronomy Highlights Global Benefits of Exploring the Universe
05
Jul
Evaluating Astronomy-for-Development Projects
17
Jun
OAD attends National Astro-Tourism Stakeholder Workshop in South Africa
21
Apr
Culture, Astronomy, and Community. A conversation with a Social Anthropologist.
11
Apr
Conversation with Anthropologist Dr. Hanna Nieber
04
Apr
SALT telescope in Sutherland South Africa
Full Moon Mashup Recap: Exploring the Impact of Mega Astronomy Infrastructure on Rural Communities
17
Mar
The Potential of Astrotourism in Africa
17
Mar
Astro4Dev at the AfAS 2025 Conference
13
Mar
Astro4dev Full Moon Mashup: Dr Daniel Mokhohlane – Impact of Mega Astronomy Infrastructures on rural development
28
Feb
A Conversation on Dark Skies with author Anna Levin
19
Feb
Astro4dev Full Moon Mashup: Anna Levin, Author of “Dark Skies”
29
Jan
DarkSky International’s Principles for Responsible Astrotourism
10
Jan
Astrotourism Discussions at Science Forum South Africa 2024
20
Dec
OAD at Dark Sky Conference 2024
25
Nov
Colombian Project Fosters Astrotourism Among Local Community
16
Oct
Astrotourism Initiatives Survey
14
Oct
OAD Featured on Night Sky Tourist Podcast
10
Oct
National Astro-Tourism Strategy Launch in South Africa
30
Sep
Astrotourism Resources
24
Jul
Astro Tourism Project in Malaysia Makes A Mark
08
Jun
Astro-tourism Guide Training in Malaysia
02
Nov
Astrotourism Project in India Empowers Local Youth
23
Oct
Astrotourism and Entrepreneurship in a Small Town in Colombia
05
Oct
Student Astroguides Earn First Income through Astronomy
05
Jul
How to Start an Astrotourism Business
15
Jun
Nigerian Project Develops DIY, Low Cost Radio Telescope for Teaching
19
May
Strengthening Connections Between Astronomy Observatory and Businesses
19
May
Call for Astronomy Mentors by Astrotribe Project
11
Jan
Overview: Langkawians Guide Malaysians to the Stars
10
Jan
Overview: An initiative for development of local communities in “La Tatacoa”
10
Jan
Overview: Guide Training for the Tribal Students (Phase 2)
10
Jan
Hands-on Radio Astronomy Training for University Lecturers
November 25, 2022
Disadvantaged Students Trained as Astroguides in India
25
Oct
Astrostays Launches Cosmohub To Benefit Local Community
01
Jul
OAD Project Crowdfunding To Train Students as Astroguides
14
Apr
Overview: Bringing Radio Astronomy To Classrooms with Affordable Radio Telescopes
December 13, 2021
Overview: Astro Tourism Development in Tanzania
13
Dec
Overview: Beyond the Beach- Foundations for Caribbean Astrotourism
13
Dec
Overview: Guide training workshop for tribal students
13
Dec
Overview: Astro-tourism with nomadic herder in forest area of Mongolia
13
Dec
Unlocking Science – Astrostays Featured in International Science Council Series
23
Nov
astrostays at monastery
New Astrostays Model Established At A Buddhist Monastery
23
Sep
Astrotourism for Community Development – Call for Collaboration
14
Sep
A Design Manual for Astrotourism Experiences
09
Jul
IAU Astrotourism Workshop, 28 June 2021
11
Jun
Astrostays- Community-Driven Astrotourism for Creating Sustainable Livelihoods: Presentation at IDA conference 2020
13
Mar
Our project team helping to setup the telescope at the monastery
Astronomy for Himalayan Livelihood Creation: Final summary
18
Nov
Overview: Solar Trail
13
Nov
Visit by UN Ambassador for Mountain partnerships
15
Jul
Global Himalayan Expeditions Update: First Telescopes Installed
11
Jun
Overview of Global Himalayan Expedition Astrotourism Project
19
Dec
Astro Tourism in South West Asia: Final Report
14
Dec
Update
August 11, 2016