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The Office of Astronomy for Education (OAE) of the International Astronomical Union, hosted at @hausderastronomie.bsky.social

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IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· 20d

We welcome the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) as the new OAE Center Thailand 🔭 #astro4edu astro4edu.org/news/1L670Bf/

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Jun 12

The Fourth Workshop for Astronomy Beyond the Common Senses for Accessibility and Inclusion (4WAI) will take place 30 November and 1 December 2026 in Cancún, Mexico, within the framework of the 18th Latin American Regional IAU Meeting (LARIM 2026) 🔭 astronomiaoan.co/4wai/

Poster for the Fourth Workshop for Astronomy Beyond the Common Senses for Accessibility and Inclusion (4WAI) illustrated with a blind man and a woman with headphones and tactile models of the planets

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· May 16

The 2nd Southeast Asia - Planetarium, Education & Outreach Conference (SEA-PEO) will take place 23-25 November 2026 in Mactan, the Philippines 🔭 #astroedu There is no registration fee. Abstract submission deadline: 15 July indico.narit.or.th/e/SEAPEO2026

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Apr 23

How did attendees experience the 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop, the 2025 edition of our annual virtual conference on astronomy for education? We have compiled their feedback in a detailed report 🔭 #astroedu astro4edu.org/media/docume...

Titlepage of the Attendees Feedback Report for the Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education 2025

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Apr 16

April's astroEDU activity takes you one step further into the cosmos with a tactile, hands-on exploration of the Universe and invites students to discover galaxy clusters, superclusters, filaments, and cosmic voids through 3D printed tactile models 🔭 #astroedu astroedu.iau.org/collections/...

Banner of the astroEDU activity "3D Universe: Citizens of Laniakea" with a labeled image of the Local Group of galaxies on the left and a Chain-like structure on the right

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Apr 15

On Monday 20 April 2026 at 13 UTC, we will host a proposal writing workshop online via Zoom to assist everyone who is interested in applying for our Teacher Training Programme 🔭 #astroedu The link to the meeting will be made available on the TTP website at astr04edu.org/ttp

Poster for the Techer Training Programme Proposal Writing Workshop on Monday, 20 April at 13 UTC online via Zoom

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Apr 11

The call for the 2026 edition of our Teacher Training Program is now open! 1/2 We invite anyone working in astronomy education to submit proposals for financial support for an astronomy teacher training in 2026 or early 2027. Application deadline: 30 April 2026 🔭 #astroedu astro4edu.org/ttp/

Poster for the Teacher Training Programme of the IAU Office of Astronomy for Education, application deadline 30 April 2026

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Mar 26

The proceedings of the 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education, summarizing all contributions and including links to the recorded talks on our YouTube channel, are now public! 🔭 #astroedu Read them here: zenodo.org/records/1911...

Cover of the Proceedings of the 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Mar 19

Equinox is on 20 March - the Equal Day initiative, with events worldwide 18-23 March, unites people from all over the world, bound by awe for the peace that the universe calls for on the day of the equinox, when daylight and darkness are in balance across the globe 🔭 #astroedu equalday.weebly.com

Poster for the Equal Day on 20 March with worldwide events 18-23 March and an AI-generated background image of a scale holding people on both sided, with planets and the daytime sky on one side and the Milky Way and the Moon on the other

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Mar 12

Let’s travel beyond the Solar System with Habitat in Peril, an immersive tabletop role-playing activity! Combining science, storytelling, and strategy, it offers a fun and multidisciplinary way to experience the challenges of human space exploration 🔭 #astroedu astroedu.iau.org/en/activitie...

Banner of the March 2026 astroEDU activity Habitat in Peril with pictures from the role-playing game

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Feb 4

9-13 February 2026, an Astronomy Teacher Training Workshop at the Department of Physics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi will bring together teachers from all schools for the blind and deaf across Ghana, along with educators from 15 selected schools in the Ashanti Region

Poster for the Basic Astronomy and Space Science Teacher Training Programme 9-13 February 2026 with logos and contact data

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Jan 23

Teachers of all grade levels and subject domains are invited to oin the COSPAR Panel on Education at the upcoming 46th Cospar Scientific Assembly taking place 1-9 August 2026 in Florence, Italy 🔭 #astroedu More information and registration: galileoteachers.org/cospar-2026-...

Banner announcing the COSPAR Panel on Education at the upcoming COSPAR Assembly with sessions COSPAR PE.1: Space Education in Schools in the Era of Generative AI and COSPAR PE.2: Current Trends, Initiatives and Research in Education and Outreach for Space Sciences. Registration deadline 27 July 2026, abstract submission deadline 13 February 2026

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Dec 23

The ASEAN Astronomy Camp 2026 invites young adults (ages 15-19) of all nationalities, gender and background to share their passion for astronomy with international peers 10-13 March 2026 in Chiang Mai, Thailand 🔭 #astroedu Application deadline: 11 January 2026 indico.narit.or.th/event/231/

Poster announcing the ASEAN Astronomy Camp for high school students 15-19 years old, taking place 10-13 March 2026 in Chiang Mai, Thailand

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Dec 22

As the year comes to an end, let’s dive into the world of nanoscience and build a paper model of the molecule also known as the buckyball! While cutting and folding, learn why this particular structure is stable, and where such molecules are found 🔭 #astroedu astroedu.iau.org/en/activitie...

Banner for the astroEDU activity "Origami Molecular Footballs" with three pictures: a hand holding a soccer ball, a 3D rendering of the buckyball molecule, and an origami ball

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Nov 28

Our Teacher Training Program (TTP) has reached teachers from around the world. Here is a report from Romania: astro4edu.org/news/Q862op/ 🔭 #astroedu

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IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Nov 18

What an inspiring journey: Hira Fatima, NAEC for Pakistan, giving hey keynote to kickstart the 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education 🔭 #astroedu #ShawIAU25

Screenshot of Hira Fatima and OAE director Markus Pössel talking on a video conference platform

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Oct 8

This week, we are hosting an Astronomy Education Research meeting at Haus der Astronomie with NAECs, staff from our Centers and Nodes and education researchers from around the world to explore collaboration on a global comparative study investigating students’ basic astronomy knowledge 🔭 #astroedu

A diverse group of 20 adults with conference badges posing in front of Haus der Astronomie's auditorium

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Sep 30

The OAE steering comittee is currently meeting with the OAE team at @hausderastronomie.bsky.social in Heidelberg, Germany, to review the recent activities of the OAE and its Centers and Nodes, and giving guidance for our future 🔭 #astroedu

Group picture of a diverse group of six men and five women in front of a white building with curvy facade elements

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Sep 26

Strengthening ties and expanding the Astronomy Education Community at the AstroEduCon meeting in Melbourne: Our National Astronomy Education Coordinators are playing an increasingly vital role in shaping the future of astronomy education worldwide 1/2 🔭 #astroedu

Group foto of five men and three women of different ethnicity in front of an indigenous Australian painting

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Sep 18

"Space Gardening", astroEDU’s September activity, is a hands-on STEM experience to experiment in classroom like real ISS astronauts. A collaborative adventure that sparks curiosity, creativity, and imagination to inspire the scientists of tomorrow! 🔭 #astroedu astroedu.iau.org/en/activitie...

Banner for the September 2025 astroEDU activity "Space Gardening" with pictures of a plant growing project

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Sep 9

Registration, abstract and grant submissions for next year's Communicating Astronomy with the Public Conference, taking place hybrid 25-29 May 2026 in Yerevan, Armenia, and online, are now open! capconferences.org/2026/

Banner of the CAP Conference 2026 with an image of Byurakan Observatory

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Aug 29

The proceedings of the second edition of the Astronomy for Education in the Francophone countries conference organised by the OAE Node France that took place from 9 to 11 November 2023 have been published. They are available as a printed book and as a free PDF online at hal.science/hal-05195898v1

Titlepage of the Proceedings of the second edition of the Astronomy for Education in the Francophone countries conference

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Aug 26

The Scientific Welfare Department of the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Iraq, in collaboration with our NAEC team for Iraq, held a two-day astronomy training workshop on 3–4 August 2025 at the Baghdad Planetarium aimed at students, educators, and astronomy enthusiasts 🔭 #astroedu

Promotional poster for the astronomy training workshop titled “Using Telescopes and Planetarium Software,” held on August 3–4, 2025, at the Baghdad Planetarium. Organized by the Scientific Welfare Department – Ministry of Youth and Sports in cooperation with the IAU OAE National Astronomy Education Coordinator team for Iraq.

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Aug 15

From using Arduino to simulate exoplanet transits (perfect for older students fond of technology) to exploring lightning on other planets, and wrapping up with a tactile Jupiter experience designed for younger children: This is the astroEDU summer collection of activities 2025! 1/4 🔭 #astroedu

Announcement card vor the astroEDU summer 2025 activities collection with three images showing electonics, a tactile Jupiter and a person rubbing a styrofoam container

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Aug 13

The 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education is coming up, taking place 18-21 November 2025 online and free of charge. Highlighs include a Science Focus Session on galaxies and an Education Focus Session on teaching with authentic data 🔭 #astroedu Register now: astro4edu.org/shaw-iau/7th...

Poster for the 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education taking place 18-21 November 2025. Planned sessions include: Astronomy Education in Schools in Practice (Primary and Secondary Schools)
This session will focus on practical applications of astronomy education in classrooms, highlighting successful classroom strategies and innovative teaching techniques that engage students at both primary and secondary levels.
Astronomy Education Research
This session will explore recent developments and findings in astronomy education research, examining methodologies, assessment techniques, and the impact of various educational interventions on learners and educators.
Teaching Methods and Tools
Dedicated to discussing and sharing effective teaching tools, digital resources, and pedagogical strategies that enhance astronomy education at different levels. This session covers a broad pedagogical range from online teaching, to teaching with art and other disciplines and teaching with museum exhibits.
Science Focus Session on Galaxies
This session will cover the latest scientific discoveries about galaxies, their formation and evolution, and how these topics can be effectively incorporated into educational settings.
Education Focus Session on Teaching with Authentic Data:
This session will highlight methods for integrating real astronomical data into teaching, showcasing projects and resources that allow students to engage in inquiry-based learning with authentic datasets.

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Aug 6

The Mediterranean and Arab Regional Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education (MARASE) will be held 1-3 December 2025, with a potential extension to 5 December in Cairo, Egypt. Registration deadline: 20 August 2025 🔭 #astroedu Register and learn more at sites.google.com/nriag.sci.eg...

Poster for the MARASE workshop with Egyptian design elements

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Jul 29

On 3 and 4 July 2025, our Chilean NAEC team, in collaboration with UCN, hosted the 4th edition of the Chilean Astronomy Education Conference with talks, hands-on workshops, posters with pedagogical experiences, and night-sky observations in the Atacama Desert 🔭 #astroedu astro4edu.org/news/Fi744Zm/

Patricio Castro, one of the OAE's Chilean NAECs, demonstrating the bottle globe to model the celestial sphere for a group of teachers standing around him

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Jun 19

The abstract submission deadline for our 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education, taking place 18-21 November 2025 fully online, is approaching! Register now and submit your abstract for one of the planned sessions at astro4edu.org/shaw-iau/ 🔭

Poster for the 7th Shaw-IAU-Workshop on Astronomy for Education, taking place 18-21 November 2025 online. Planned Sessions: Astronomy education in schools in practice (primary and secondary schools), Astronomy Education Research, Teaching methods and tools, Science focus session on Galaxies, Education focus session on teaching with authentic data

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· May 27

Brown dwarfs are celestial objects that are too massive to be considered planets but not massive enough to become true stars. They are also very different one from the other: Let’s learn how they are classified, making models with this activity coming from Brazil astroedu.iau.org/en/activitie...

Banner for the astroEDU educational activity "The Brown Dwarf builder's guide" for May 2025 with a background photo of four styrofoam models in different colours

IAU Office of Astronomy for Education@astro4edu· Apr 25

Are you a teacher and interested in developing learning paths along the lines of our Big Ideas in Astronomy? Get in touch with us to join the Astro-Journeys summer school taking place 29 June to 4 July 2025 in Greece! esia.ea.gr/astrojourney...