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 […]
Category Archives: astrotourism
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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 […]
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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” […]
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Jun
Jun
In the recent issue of the IAU Office of Outreach’s Communicating Astronomy with the Public Journal (CAP Journal), it is demonstrated how astronomy outreach can be a powerful tool for driving societal change. One standout article, “Navigating New Frontiers: Developing an Evaluation Model for a Local and Civic-Led Outreach Project in Mexico” by Ana Magdalena […]