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
African Initiative for Planetary and Space Sciences 