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AfAS: Conferences and Astronomy in Africa Meetings

  • AfAS Conference: AfAS2020, Mar 16-19 2020
  • Astronomy in Africa meeting in Addis Ababa, Oct 10-11, 2019
  • Astronomy in Africa meeting in Cape Town, Mar 25-26, 2019
  • Workshop on the African Intelligent Telescope and Data Network, Oct 20, 2021
  • Workshop on the proposed African Integrated Observation System, Nov 8, 2021
  • International Observe the Moon Night, Oct 16, 2021
  • Dark Matter Day, Oct 31, 2021
  • World Science Day for Peace and Development, Nov 10, 2021
  • African Network of Women in Astronomy (AfNWA) Planned activities, 2020/21-2022/23
  • Annual Conference and General Assembly (AfAS-GA2022), March 14-18, 2022

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The African Astronomical Society (AfAS) is a Pan-African Professional Society of Astronomers, registered in South Africa, as a non-profit, voluntary society. Our vision is to create and support a globally competitive and collaborative astronomy community in Africa. Our mission is to be the voice of astronomy in Africa and to contribute to addressing the challenges faced by Africa through the promotion and advancement of astronomy. Our key objective is to develop Astronomy and Human Capacity throughout the continent of Africa through a vibrant and active AfAS. South Africa currently hosts the Secretariat of AfAS through the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), and our office is located at the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) in Cape Town.

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