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Orthogonality of the Sun in Egyptian Temples
On October 19, 2021, the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) hosted the event of “Sun Orthogonal in Abu Simbel Temple". In a unique phenomenon where the Sun is perpendicular to the statue of Ramses II in the temple of Abu Simbel in southern Egypt.
Mohakash Khelaghor - Astronomy Workshop for kids
The workshop was hosted by the National Outreach Coordinator (NOC), Bangladesh, and jointly organized by Bangladesh Astronomical Society (BAS), Science Popularization Society Bangladesh (SPSB), National Museum of Science and Technology, and the Universe Awareness program.
2021 Dark Skies Awareness in Bangladesh
The IAU National Outreach Coordinator for Bangladesh, Farseem Mohammedy, with the Bangladesh Astronomical Society (BAS) organised an online campaign to raise awareness about dark skies among people across the country.
Bibha All-Girls' Astronomy Workshop in Bangladesh
The IAU National Outreach Coordinator for Bangladesh, Farseem Mohammedy, hosted the first Bibha All-Girls' Astronomy Workshop with the Bangladesh Astronomical Society (BAS) and Science Popularization Society Bangladesh (SPSB) for the 2021 International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
1st Space Science and Astronomy Symposium and Competition in Sierra Leone
The IAU National Outreach Coordinator for Sierra Leone, Alimamy Conteh, with the S.T.E.A.D. Society hosted the 1st Space Sciences and Astronomy Symposium and Competition in Sierra Leone, raising awareness of astronomy and space science while connecting students and working professionals in the region.
A Call to Action from the International Astronomical Union Offices
This is an urgent call to action during this unprecedented global pandemic, as the world struggles to contain the spread of COVID-19. We need to do whatever we can to help tackle this pandemic as well as its collateral effects on society.
One Family, One Telescope
The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) and the IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach (OAO) are celebrating the diversity of families around the world with a 30 telescopes giveaway.
Celebrating The Year of Indigenous Languages with Astronomy
Help raise awareness to the alarming rate languages around the world are disappearing by highlighting the importance of astronomical knowledge of indigenous peoples and inspire other regions to take actions for appreciation of our cultural diversity.
Netherlands brings Mobile Planetarium to schools in Namibia
The Netherlands Research School for Astronomy (NOVA) will travel from 27 March to 3 April 2019 with the Mobile Planetarium through Namibia to visit schools in remote areas. The project is part of Radboud University's and University of Namibia’s (UNAM) outreach plans for the Africa Millimetre Telescope (AMT) that will be constructed at the Gamsberg summit in Namibia as part of the Event Horizon Telescope.
Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science in Puerto Rico
To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science” on February 11, 2019 the IAU100-Puerto Rico had a social media campaign (Twitter and Facebook) entitled “¿Quién es es niña? Who’s that girl?” A group of 35 women scientists was selected (25 in astronomy and 10 scientists in other fields) to highlight their academic preparation and research.
Celebrating the Moon in 2019
On 20-21 January 2019, the lunar eclipse attracted much attention through the activities implemented around the world. From Thailand, Ecuador, Argentina, Nicaragua, Ireland or Brazil, here we highlight some of the stories by our National Outreach Coordinators and IAU100 national representatives.
Celebrating IAU100 in Egypt
At the end of October 2018, the Astronomy Department at the National Institute for Astronomical Research and the Scientific Society of Astronomy and Space held an activity within the scope of the IAU100 celebrations in Egypt and the observation of the orthogonality phenomenon of the Sun at the Abu Simbel temple.
Celebrating IAU100 in Mongolia
On November 7, 2018, Mongolia hosted the “Celebrating IAU100 in Mongolia” National Opening Meeting at the National University of Mongolia. This meeting was held with the National Outreach Coordinator (NOC) and IAU100 National Contact, University Professor Tsolmon Renchin, who gave an opening speech on “IAU100 activities and public involvement in Mongolia”.
Celebrating IAU100 in Nicaragua
On November 15, the IAU100 National Contact from Nicaragua, Emilio Zher and Asafile - Asociación de Astrónomos Aficionados de León, hosted a very special Moon-Mars conjunction observation. Children and adults had the chance to observe the conjunction through two of the group's telescopes while the group highlighted the IAU100 celebrations and what they could expect for 2019.
Celebrating IAU100 in Japan
Even though the IAU100 anniversary is in 2019, celebrations are already taking place worldwide! Mitaka Open House Day 2018 is a special public event hosted by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) and other facilities on campus. This year, this annual open house was held on October 26 and 27, 2018 and introduced the IAU 100 years celebrations to the local community.