🌌 Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, announces plans for an astrotourism project in South Africa. This initiative aims to enhance public engagement with astronomy and boost tourism. Stay tuned for more details! 🌠

🌟 The Mediterranean Regional SHAW-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education (MASTED) will be held from 16-20 October 2024 in Istanbul, Türkiye. This event is organized by NAEC Türkiye and partners. 🔗 Register and learn more: sites.google.com/view/masted/

🌟 Don't miss the exciting public events at the #astronomy2024! Follow along online and be a part of the astronomical discoveries and discussions. 🔗 Learn more and join us: astronomy2024.org/public/

📢 Job Opportunity: In-House Astronomer at Soneva Jani! Join the iconic Soneva Jani resort in the Maldives. Enhance guest experiences with engaging astronomy sessions under the stars. 🌌 📅 Closing Date: 25th November 2024 📧 Contact: Ankita Tewari, [email protected]

Join us for the Joint IAU Offices Meeting: "Science for Society" on Friday, 9 August, 15:30-17:00 at CTICC Audi 1. Hear from experts on how astronomy can impact culture, education, and sustainability. Featuring Dr. Khotso Mokhele, Dr. Vanessa McBride, and Prof. Debra Elmegreen.

Our OAD team is fully immersed in the IAU GA 2024! 🌌✨ Follow our journey and explore more about our efforts and events on IAU GA 2024 🌍 socials.

🌟 Tomorrow: IAU Offices Plenary featuring Nobel Laureate Prof. Brian Schmidt! 🗓️ His talk, “How to Build an Impactful Career (and perhaps even win a Nobel prize)” will be on 12 August 2024, 08:30-10:00. Stream it freely here: astronomy2024.org/day-5-august-1… #Astronomy2024

One mission: Astronomy for a Better World

🌌 Explore ‘Astrotourism and Dark Skies: Opportunities for Sustainable Development.’ Join the discussion on balancing tourism growth with light pollution management and community involvement. Watch the session live for free from the IAU GA: youtu.be/OaBlt6GYXZA

🚀 The IAU CPS has been awarded $750,000 by the U.S. National Science Foundation. This grant will advance our Satellite Mitigation Project, developing tools to predict satellite crossings and reduce their impact on astronomical observations. 🌌

The IAU GA is a wrap! A huge thank you to everyone for making this historic event a success. Now, it's time for some well-deserved spa days. 🌟🛁

🌍 Africa, we did it! What an emotional and historic closing ceremony at the IAU GA 2024. A huge thank you to everyone who made it possible! 🙌#astronomy2024

The OAD team played a key role in bringing 2,500+ astronomers to Cape Town for the IAU GA 2024, along with 500+ online participants and two astronauts. Here’s to an extraordinary conference!

🎉 Celebrating the amazing extended OAD family! Here’s to a decade of impactful collaboration and growth. Thank you for being a vital part of our journey and success! 🌟

📅 It’s been a week since the IAU GA 2024! Here are a few pictures to remind us of the great moments we shared. 🌟📸

🌟 The XXXII IAU General Assembly in Cape Town has concluded, marking the first flagship meeting in Africa. With 2,050 in-person and 609 online participants, this open-access conference was a milestone. More details: iau.org/news/pressrele… IAU GA 2024 🌍

Thinking back to GA… still starry-eyed! ✨🌟

🎶 A true South African moment at IAU GA 2024 with a vibrant rendition of 'Shosholoza,' capturing the spirit of this historic event. As the first GA in Africa, it beautifully highlighted the power of sharing cultures. 🌍

Join OAD's Dr. Joyful Mdhluli at Soapbox Science Cape Town 2024 6 Oct, 11AM - 2PM at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. 🎉 Her talk will explore using astronomy for social good 🌌🔭

Are you involved in #Astrotourism? The OAD would like to hear from you. forms.gle/tMWxcnv34ZzD6u… #astrotourism #astronomy #tourism #science #darkskies #nightsky #astrophotography #stargazing