2 IYBSSD projects among OAD’s 19 selected proposals
The Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) is pleased to announce the results of its 2022 call for proposals. 19 projects have been selected to receive a total of €113,011.
IAU worried over BlueWalker 3 satellite’s impact on astronomy
Measurements have revealed that BlueWalker 3, a low Earth orbiting satellite, is now one of the brightest objects in the night sky. But the satellite’s use of terrestrial frequencies poses a new challenge to radio astronomy.
IAU’s videos celebrating female astronomers out
In celebration of UNESCO World Science Day for Peace and Development, the IAU has released videos from its AstroVoices project, highlighting the diversity of female astronomers around the world.
OAD to continue operating in S/Africa till 2027
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) and the South African National Research Foundation (NRF) have signed an agreement to continue hosting the Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) in South Africa until 2027.
NameExoWorlds 2022: a contest for astronomy enthusiasts
Students, teachers and astronomy enthusiasts stand to win a BRESSER NANO AR-70/700 AZ Telescope as part of NameExoWorlds 2022 competition.
IAU launches competition to mark OAD @10
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Office for Astronomy Outreach (OAO), the International Astronomical Union (IAU) is launching a contest tagged: NameExoWorlds 2022.
IAU, Visegrad launch scheme for Astronomy students
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) and International Visegrad Fund have launched a programme to promote the mobility of astronomy students in Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and the Slovak Republic.
Winners of IAU’s newly-launched astronomy prizes
The ‘International Astronomical Union’ has announced the maiden winners of its three new prizes, created earlier this year: the Astronomy Outreach Prize, Astronomy Development Prize and Astronomy Education Prize.
Applications to host CAP 2024 opened
The CAP conference, held at least every two years, is co-organised by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Commission C2, Communicating Astronomy with the Public (CAP) and the IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach (OAO).
French varsity joins IAU ‘Astronomy Office for Education’
The CY Cergy Paris University has joined the Office of Astronomy for Education, OAE, after the International Astronomical Union, IAU, founded a new OAE branch office at the institution.
