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African Science Stars A publication that promotes Astronomy, Space Science and STEM in Africa! 🌍

Science Forum South Africa invites you to explore how research can translate into impact, with conversations on financin...
01/10/2026

Science Forum South Africa invites you to explore how research can translate into impact, with conversations on financing science, emerging technologies, entrepreneurship and science diplomacy. ⭐ 🚀

2–4 Dec | CSIR ICC, Pretoria

REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/3RjYutB

Calling African Early-Career Astronomers!📷 20 January 2027 | Free participationAbstract submissions close on 20 Decembe...
29/09/2026

Calling African Early-Career Astronomers!

📷 20 January 2027 | Free participation

Abstract submissions close on 20 December 2026.

Register and Submit your Abstract here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

🚀 AEOC 2026 Continental Finale lands in Morocco (Nov 25–26)!Hosted in partnership with the Moroccan Initiative for Space...
25/09/2026

🚀 AEOC 2026 Continental Finale lands in Morocco (Nov 25–26)!

Hosted in partnership with the Moroccan Initiative for Space Industry (MISI) Moroccan Initiative for Space Industry , the event will gather top African finalists to present impactful Earth Observation innovations addressing climate, agriculture, and sustainable development challenges.

Africa’s innovators. One stage. Big impact.

🌐 Continental competition & collaboration
🛰️ Cutting-edge space solutions
🤝 Networking with industry experts
🇲🇦 Morocco at the heart of Africa’s space future

NASA Honors Astrophotography Image from MoroccoThe image “The Ghosts of Five Supernovas” has been selected as NASA’s Ast...
24/09/2026

NASA Honors Astrophotography Image from Morocco

The image “The Ghosts of Five Supernovas” has been selected as NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) for September 24, 2026.

Captured from the HAO & HAWK of the Oukaimeden Observatory in Morocco, the panoramic image combines 10 frames covering a vast 20° × 10° region of the sky—equivalent to nearly 800 full moons. The project required around 200 hours of exposure time and reveals five supernova remnants.

The image is credited to Stephane Vetter and Yann Sainty, highlighting both technical expertise and the exceptional quality of Morocco’s night skies.

👉 https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap260924.html

Science Forum South Africa 2026 is coming up! 🔬🌍Join researchers, scientists, innovators, educators and science enthusia...
23/09/2026

Science Forum South Africa 2026 is coming up! 🔬🌍

Join researchers, scientists, innovators, educators and science enthusiasts from across South Africa and beyond from 2-4 December 2026 at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, South Africa.

Don’t miss out on three days of conversations, ideas, innovation and the future of science. 🧪✨

Register now: https://www.sfsa.co.za/registration/

🚀 Cape Town prepares for Artemis IVNASA has visited Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital in Cape Town as part of...
18/09/2026

🚀 Cape Town prepares for Artemis IV

NASA has visited Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital in Cape Town as part of preparations for the Artemis IV mission, planned for 2028.

Why Cape Town? The city has a long history in space exploration and has been identified as a contingency splashdown site for upcoming crewed lunar missions. If an emergency were to occur after launch, the spacecraft could potentially land in the ocean off the Cape coastline - making access to high-quality emergency medical care an important part of mission planning.

NASA’s medical operations and contingency team met with specialists from the hospital’s trauma centre and Netcare 911 to discuss how Cape Town’s medical infrastructure could support astronauts in the event of an emergency.

The visit also highlights the long-standing connection between NASA and South Africa, dating back to the Apollo era. 🌙

✨ Venus Occultation – Sept 14, 2026A rare alignment where the Moon hides Venus. Visible across much of Africa during the...
13/09/2026

✨ Venus Occultation – Sept 14, 2026
A rare alignment where the Moon hides Venus. Visible across much of Africa during the daytime.

🔭 Venus is very bright and may be spotted near the Moon, but binoculars or a telescope will help.
⏰ Timing varies by location across Africa, roughly late morning to early afternoon.
Poster by the AfAS Outreach Team

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✨ OISA 2026 – Marrakech, Morocco 🇲🇦Join the Oukaimden International School of Astrophysics (OISA) from 14–19 December 20...
09/09/2026

✨ OISA 2026 – Marrakech, Morocco 🇲🇦

Join the Oukaimden International School of Astrophysics (OISA) from 14–19 December 2026 in Marrakech for an inspiring journey into astronomy, astrophysics, and space science.

📢 Good news! Registration deadline extended to September 30, 2026.

This is a unique opportunity for students, researchers, and space enthusiasts to learn, connect, and grow within a dynamic scientific community.

🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/ez79jm83

🚀 Ready to level up your astronomy skills?The African Network of Women in Astronomy invites you to an exciting 2-day han...
09/09/2026

🚀 Ready to level up your astronomy skills?

The African Network of Women in Astronomy invites you to an exciting 2-day hands-on virtual training in Python programming for astronomy!

📅 15–16 September 2026
⏰ 16:00 GMT+2 (2 hours each day)
💻 Online | Interactive | Practical

Whether you’re a student or early-career researcher, this training will give you the tools to explore the universe through code.

🎟️ Secure your spot now by scanning the QR code on the poster or registering here:
https://forms.gle/tMc1XzaWFKUk1cLGA

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow! ✨

Look up: the Moon, Jupiter and the Beehive Cluster! On the morning of 8 September, a stunning lunar occultation will occ...
07/09/2026

Look up: the Moon, Jupiter and the Beehive Cluster! On the morning of 8 September, a stunning lunar occultation will occur. The slender, 10%-lit waning crescent Moon will slide in front of the northern edge of the Beehive Cluster, also known as Messier 44 (M44). 🌙✨

Time: Head outside between 04:00 and 05:00 AM
Location: Look towards the eastern sky.

The Moon will act as a natural finder chart. Nearby, brilliant Jupiter and the shimmering Beehive Cluster will appear tightly grouped together, close enough to share the same field of view through binoculars. Because the crescent Moon is so thin, its glare should not wash out the stars.

The Beehive Cluster is an open star cluster about 600 light-years away in the constellation Cancer. It contains hundreds of stars formed from the same cloud of gas and dust.

Miss it? Your next best viewing window is 9–12 September, leading up to the New Moon on 11 September. Look east between 03:30 AM and dawn, find bright Jupiter, then use binoculars to sweep just to its left or lower-left towards the faint heart of Cancer.

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