Several AFIPS members presented their research during the African Astronomy Society Meeting in Marrakech, in April 2024. Three young scientists received a travel grant from AfAS with a contribution of AFIPS (Salma SYLLA MBAYE from Senegal, Petanki SORO from Côte d'Ivoire and Inza Gnanou from Burkina Faso). David BARATOUX (IRD/GET/UFHB) was invited to present the … Continue reading AFIPS at the AfAS meeting
AFIPS at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference 2024
The African Initiative for Planetary and Space Science was presented during the poster session entitled "Poster Session: Advancing Toward Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)" March, 14th, 2024.
EVERYTHING ASTRONOMY SATURDAY 27TH MAY
@4PM GMT – An Introduction to Cosmochemistry! Everything Astronomy continues to bring you fascinating insights from the world of astronomy, space science and more! This month our special guest speaker is Dr. Marian Selorm Sapah, a lecturer and research scientist at the Department of Earth Science, University of Ghana. Her research interests are focused on … Continue reading EVERYTHING ASTRONOMY SATURDAY 27TH MAY
On the Moon Again 2023 – Badges and Posters
We are pleased to invite you to the fourth edition of On the Moon Again (www.onthemoonagain.org) which will take place on June 23, 24 and 25, 2023. It will be the occasion to meet again around the Moon and to share again the wonder. On the Moon Again has now become an unmissable moment and … Continue reading On the Moon Again 2023 – Badges and Posters
On the Moon Again is back in 2023
Dear Moon Observers, We are happy to announce that the fourth edition of On the Moon Again (https://www.onthemoonagain.org) will take place on June 23, 24 and 25, 2023. It will be an opportunity to gather around the Moon and share the wonder again like we did last year. In 2022, nearly 450 events were organized … Continue reading On the Moon Again is back in 2023
Rocks from Space and Planetary Defence
25.04.2023 - 28.04.2023 || Casablanca, Morocco Europlanet WorkshopSeries aims to inspire and encourage planetary science and space technology development across borders in developed and developing countries and across the spectrum of academia, industry and civil society. Europlanet WorkshopSeries is an initiative under the umbrella of the Global Collaboration and Integration Development program of Europlanet 2024 RI. This third Europlanet … Continue reading Rocks from Space and Planetary Defence
On the Moon Again is back in 2022
Dear Moon watchers, We are happy to announce to all AFIPS members that the third edition of On the Moon Again (www.onthemoonagain.org) will take place on July 8, 9 and 10, 2022. It will be an opportunity to gather around the Moon and share the amazement again. In 2021, nearly 400 events were organized in … Continue reading On the Moon Again is back in 2022
Avis Soutenance Doctorat C.A.B. NIANG
Lundi 21 Mars 14h30 Auditorium Léopold Sédar Senghor et Visioconférence
Potassium, Thorium and Uranium signatures of impact structures
by Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba NIANG Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba NIANG is the first PhD student in Planetary Science in Senegal. With a first research experience (Master degree) on the remote sensing analysis of the potential impact structure of Velingara in Casamance, he decided to move forward and got enrolled in the PCSTUI (Physique,Chimie, Science de la … Continue reading Potassium, Thorium and Uranium signatures of impact structures
AVIS DE SOUTENANCE D’UNE THESE DE DOCTORAT AU LPHAE (Univ. Cadi Ayyad)
Laboratoire de Physique des Hautes Energie et Astrophysique de l’Université Cadi Ayyad Youssef MOULANE défendra son doctorat le lundi 22 mars 2021 , en vue de l’obtention du grade académique de Docteur en Sciences sous la direction de Zouhair BENKHALDOUN et Emmanuël JEHIN (co-tutelle entre l’Université Cadi Ayyad et l’Université de Liège en Belgique). Titre … Continue reading AVIS DE SOUTENANCE D’UNE THESE DE DOCTORAT AU LPHAE (Univ. Cadi Ayyad)
Aziz Diaby, le chercheur en physique spatiale qui veut promouvoir l’astronomie en Côte d’Ivoire
Aziz Diaby, le président fraichement élu de l’Association ivoirienne d’Astronomie (AIA) est chercheur en physique spatiale et enseignant de physique-chimie. Il vient d'être interviewé par Eliezer Rodemi pour parler de son parcours de sa toute nouvelle association, née à l'université Félix Houphouët à Abidjan-Cocody, et de sa passion pour la recherche et l'astronomie. Crédit: Association … Continue reading Aziz Diaby, le chercheur en physique spatiale qui veut promouvoir l’astronomie en Côte d’Ivoire
Le réseau FRIPON de détection de Météores s’invite au Maroc
Communiqué Février 2021 de l’Observatoire de l’Oukaimeden La première Caméra du réseau FRIPON (Fig. 1) installée sur le continent Africain l’a été sur le très beau site du Parc des Oliviers (Fig. 2) à Tameslouht, banlieue de Marrakech au Maroc ce Samedi 30 Janvier 2021. Le réseau FRIPON (Fireball Recovery and InterPlanetary Observation Network) est … Continue reading Le réseau FRIPON de détection de Météores s’invite au Maroc
African Network of Women in Astronomy (AfNWA) under the African Astronomical Society (AfAS)
We are happy to announce the establishment of the African Network of Women in Astronomy (AfNWA) under the African Astronomical Society (AfAS). Astronomy and space sciences are experiencing significant growth in Africa. For the benefit of all, with AfNWA initiative we would like to guarantee female participation at all levels of these new andimportant developments, … Continue reading African Network of Women in Astronomy (AfNWA) under the African Astronomical Society (AfAS)
Lancement du magazine l’Astronomie Afrique
Ce jour marque le lancement du magazine l'Astronomie Afrique. La magazine l'Astronomie Afrique est le premier magazine gratuit et en ligne, pour présenter l'actualité de l'astronomie et du spatial en Afrique, avec des cartes du ciel, des éphémérides, etc. La magazine l'Astronomie Afrique est édité en langue française par la Société astronomique de France (SAF) … Continue reading Lancement du magazine l’Astronomie Afrique
Observation of a stellar occultation by the Polymele asteroid from Senegal
IRD - CNRS Presse release/ October, 2, 2020 (translated from French version by David Baratoux) During the night of September 23-24, 2020, an international scientific cooperation, mobilizing Senegalese (ASPA), Belgian (Univ. Antwerp) and French researchers - from IRD, CNRS, Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur, Université Côte d'Azur and Université Paris-Saclay - made it possible to … Continue reading Observation of a stellar occultation by the Polymele asteroid from Senegal
Observation d’une occultation stellaire par l’astéroïde Polymèle depuis le Sénégal
Communiqué de presse IRD CNRS / 2 octobre 2020 (read english version) Dans la nuit du 23 au 24 septembre 2020, une coopération scientifique internationale, mobilisant des chercheurs sénégalais (ASPA), belges (Univ. Anvers) et français - de l’IRD, du CNRS, de l’Observatoire de la Côte d’Azur, d’Université Côte d’Azur et de l’Université Paris-Saclay - a … Continue reading Observation d’une occultation stellaire par l’astéroïde Polymèle depuis le Sénégal
The AFIPS at EAS2020 meeting
The African Initiative for Planetary and Space Sciences was presented by David Baratoux (IRD) on June 20th at the European Astronomical Society Meeting as a contribution to the session SS15a - Africa-European collaborations in astronomy and space science: room to grow. Download here the presentation in pdf During the same session, Mamadou NDIAYE (Nice Observatory) … Continue reading The AFIPS at EAS2020 meeting
The Moroccan National Outreach Committee (NOC) for the dissemination of Astronomy to the General Public has been restructured recently
Morocco is experiencing a growing dynamic in the field of astronomy. This dynamic was initiated more than thirty years ago by scientists and amateurs. Thus, our country is represented in the International Astronomical Union (IAU) by Cadi Ayyad University through a national committee (NCA) chaired by Prof. Benkhaldoun Zouhair, Director of the Oukaimeden Observatory. Similarly, … Continue reading The Moroccan National Outreach Committee (NOC) for the dissemination of Astronomy to the General Public has been restructured recently
MATERNA – Mobility in Africa for Training, Education and Research: Network for Astrophysics
The African Initiative for Planetary and Space Science is glad to announce the submission of the project "MATERNA - Mobility in Africa for Training, Education and Research: Network for Astrophysics” to the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme".This project is led by Abdelmajid BENHIDA from the University Cadi Ayyad (Marrakech, Morocco) and includes several funding members of … Continue reading MATERNA – Mobility in Africa for Training, Education and Research: Network for Astrophysics
Astronomy and Astrophysics Arising Across Africa (5A)
The African Initiative for Planetary and Space Science is glad to announce the submission of the project “Astronomy and Astrophysics Arising Across Africa (5A)” to the Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE) Call: H2020-MSCA-RISE-2020. This project is led by Eric Lagadec and Mamadou Ndiaye, two members of the AFIPS committees from the Côte d’Azur Observatory … Continue reading Astronomy and Astrophysics Arising Across Africa (5A)
On the Moon again – 2020 Edition
Dear Moon Observer,We are really excited to announce the 2020 On the Moon Again Edition! Save the date: June 26 to 28 Please register here: www.onthemoonagain.org and check out materials to publicize your event. We hope you'll be with us again for this edition. There were more than 1,300 public events in 77 countries last year! We need your help … Continue reading On the Moon again – 2020 Edition
Astronomy in Senegal
Atelier Astronomie au Sénégaldu 30 Mars au 04 Avril 2020 Université Cheikh Anta Diop - Université Virtuelle du Sénégal Renseignements et Inscriptions https://astrosenegal.org Les inscriptions sont ouvertes jusqu'au 1er Mars 2020
OISA 2020 “Spectroscopy in Astrophysics”
We are pleased to announce that the Sixth Oukaimeden International School for Astrophysics (OISA) will take place in Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco from Monday, April 13th to Friday, April 17, 2020. OISA is a thematic doctoral school proposed by the Laboratory of High Energy Physics and Astrophysics (LPHEA) and the Oukaimeden Observatory. This edition … Continue reading OISA 2020 “Spectroscopy in Astrophysics”
In pursuit of Ultima Thule in Senegal
On January 1, 2019, the American space probe New Horizons flew over the Thule Ultima asteroid. Located far beyond the planets of the Solar System, it is the most distant object ever explored by a human-made spacecraft. A few months before the flight, American, Senegalese and French astronomers gathered in Senegal to prepare this unprecedented … Continue reading In pursuit of Ultima Thule in Senegal
With “Vigie-Cratère”, become an impact crater hunter
Participate in the search for new impact craters thanks to the Vigie-Cratère participatory science program! This innovative platform, open to all, allows us to explore the relief of our planet to identify discrete or invisible circular structures on satellite imagery. This citizen science program, available in French and English, allows as many people as possible … Continue reading With “Vigie-Cratère”, become an impact crater hunter
Henri Poincaré Junior Program of the Côte d’Azur Observatory
The Henri Poincaré Junior Program of Côte d’Azur Observatory is open (deadline, October 31, 2019). This one proposes internships for international students wishing to perform a scientific training in one of the laboratories of the observatory. The laureates will receive up to 2200 euros for a training period of 2 months or more during the first half of … Continue reading Henri Poincaré Junior Program of the Côte d’Azur Observatory
Join On the Moon again and find sponsors for your event in Africa
You want to join On the Moon Again ? Make sure first that you have registered on http://www.onthemoongain.org You need telescopes for your event ? We have prepared for you a sponsorship file to be submitted to potential sponsors - download it and adapt if for your event. The sponsorship file has been prepared by … Continue reading Join On the Moon again and find sponsors for your event in Africa
NASA mission in Senegal – A source of inspiration for young Senegalese scientists
Introductory words by David Baratoux (translation from French speech) In presence of Maram KAIRE (ASPA), Heath Bailey (USA Embassy in Dakar), Laurent Perez-Vidal (French Embassy), and the public of the "Théâtre de Verdure" of the French Institute in Dakar As we will discover tonight, the space exploration of our Solar System, the planetary and space … Continue reading NASA mission in Senegal – A source of inspiration for young Senegalese scientists
Mission NASA au Sénégal – Evénement exceptionnel le 2 mai de 19h à 21h à l’Institut Français Léopold Sédar Senghor
Nous vous invitons au Théatre de Verdure de l'Institut Français Léopold Sédar Senghor le Jeudi 2 Mai de 19h à 21h pour revivre les moments forts de la mission de la NASA au Sénégal, mission qui a préparé le succès du survol du plus lointain objet jamais exploré dans le système solaire: l'astéroïde Ultima Thulé … Continue reading Mission NASA au Sénégal – Evénement exceptionnel le 2 mai de 19h à 21h à l’Institut Français Léopold Sédar Senghor
Win your telescope with RFI and participate to “On the Moon again”
In this year anniversary of the first step of Man on the moon, the broadcast "Autour de la question (in French) (Around the Question) on RFI is associated with the global event "On the moon again" to offer to one of our listeners an astronomical telescope that the laureate will to put in the street … Continue reading Win your telescope with RFI and participate to “On the Moon again”
On the Moon again – July 12-13, 2019
Dear observer of the moon, Thank to all of those who already registered for the On the Moon Again event. In less than 100 days, we will be numerous around the world to release our telescopes to share the beauty of the Moon with passersby. A map of all observers and educational content will be … Continue reading On the Moon again – July 12-13, 2019
Eastern Africa Global Navigation Satellite Systems and Space Weather Capacity Building Workshop 13th – 17th May, 2019 Pwani University
This workshop is the second workshop organized with the framework of the Africa Initiative for Planetary and Space Sciences in 2019 (following the first AFIPS workshop in Ethiopia. Presentation of the workshop The Eastern Africa GNSS and space weather capacity building workshop is aimed at developing a regional team to enhance capacity building in space weather … Continue reading Eastern Africa Global Navigation Satellite Systems and Space Weather Capacity Building Workshop 13th – 17th May, 2019 Pwani University
A message from Prof. Trigo-Rodriguez who leads the Meteorites, Minor Bodies and Planetary Science Group at the Institute of Space Sciences
Prof. Trigo-Rodriguez who leads the Meteorites, Minor Bodies and Planetary Science Group at the Institute of Space Sciences (CSIC/IEEC) encourage applications from African students for master and Ph.D. thesis. The group current research focuses in the formation of primitive solar system minor bodies (comets and asteroids), the study of their fragments in space (dust, meteoroids) or as … Continue reading A message from Prof. Trigo-Rodriguez who leads the Meteorites, Minor Bodies and Planetary Science Group at the Institute of Space Sciences
First AFIPS workshop, February 4th-7th, 2019, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
The Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI) and Bahir Dar University are hosting the first "Africa Initiative for Planetary and Space Science" Workshop on the 4th - 7th, February 2019. The workshop will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. More information (registration form, abstract submission) can be found at http://etssti.org/invitation-for-workshop/
The stellar occultation by the asteroid Ultima Thule in Senegal – An opportunity for the development of Astronomy in Africa
On the night of August 3rd to 4th, American, Senegalese and French scientists will meet in Senegal to observe a new stellar occultation by MU69, before the flyby of this object by the New Horizons spacecraft (NASA) on January 1st 2019. This Observation campaign is an opportunity to promote scientific culture, and bring science and … Continue reading The stellar occultation by the asteroid Ultima Thule in Senegal – An opportunity for the development of Astronomy in Africa
Development in astronomy and space science in Africa
The development of astronomy and space science in Africa has grown significantly over the past few years. These advancements make the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals more achievable, and open up the possibility of new beneficial collaborations. This month, a team of astronomers, led by Mirjana Pović, from the Entoto Observatory in Ethiopia summarizes the … Continue reading Development in astronomy and space science in Africa
Call for AFIPS workshops proposals
Evaluation in progress - Decision will be posted on August 15th, 2018 Lire la version française. The objective of this call for proposals is to strengthen the African vision for developing Planetary and Space Sciences at the local, national, or regional scale. Proposals are invited for the organization of two 4-day workshops in 2018, to … Continue reading Call for AFIPS workshops proposals
Appel à propositions pour des ateliers AFIPS
Evaluation en cours - la décision sera diffusée le 15 Aout 2018 Read the english version. L'objectif de cet appel à propositions est de renforcer la vision africaine pour le développement des sciences planétaires et spatiales à l'échelle locale, nationale ou régionale. Nous invitons à soumettre des propositions pour l’organisation de deux ateliers de 4 … Continue reading Appel à propositions pour des ateliers AFIPS
The Cadi Ayyad University (Marrakech) officially endorses the AFIPS
Lire la version française The Cadi Ayyad University (UCA) has officially announced its support for the AFIPS Initiative through a letter of endorsement from its president Prof. Abdellatif Miraoui. The UCA is very active at the African scale in the sciences of the Universe. It hosts in particular a very dynamic astronomical observatory (Observatory of … Continue reading The Cadi Ayyad University (Marrakech) officially endorses the AFIPS
Call for participation to the Pan African STEM Video Game Challenge 2018
The Africa Initiative for Planetary and Spaces Sciences (AFIPS) and the Pan African STEM Video Game challenge 2018 have decided to join forces to engage African students with STEM (Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Planetary and space scientists across the world are invited to contribute to this event that will take place in Africa. What … Continue reading Call for participation to the Pan African STEM Video Game Challenge 2018
Boadi SAMSON, Ghana, will work on Mars
Baodi SAMSON, from Ghana, was selected for the opportunity to work at the LPG (Laboratoire de Planétologie et Géodynamique de Nantes, University of Nantes, France) for a Master project entitled "Analysis of the lithology of the ancient Martian crust based on orbital data". Many applications have been received for this opportunity, which again demonstrates the … Continue reading Boadi SAMSON, Ghana, will work on Mars
La Bassin de l’Anambé au Sénégal est-il la trace de l’impact d’une météorite ?
Webinaire diffusé par l'IRD - RDV du Mardi Les collisions d'astéroïdes sur la surface de la Terre ont contribué à l’évolution de notre planète, de son climat et de sa biosphère. Les traces de ces accidents planétaires, appelées structures d’impact, sont détruites au cours du temps. Une équipe franco-sénégalaise mène l’enquête sur l’origine d’une structure … Continue reading La Bassin de l’Anambé au Sénégal est-il la trace de l’impact d’une météorite ?
5th Edition of the Arab and Africa Impact Cratering and Astrogeology Conference (AICAC V)
First announcement The Department of Earth Science, University of Ghana in partnership with the African Initiative for Planetary and Space Science (AFIPS) is organizing the 5th Edition of the Arab and Africa Impact Cratering and Astrogeology Conference (AICAC) in Accra, Ghana. This international conference aims at creating awareness and interest in Planetary and Space Science, … Continue reading 5th Edition of the Arab and Africa Impact Cratering and Astrogeology Conference (AICAC V)
African Initiative for Planetary and Space Sciences 