abstract submission: Closed We are excited to inform you that the third annual conference of the African Astronomical Society (AfAS-2023) will be held from 13 to 17 March 2023. The conference will be organised as a hybrid meeting (online and in-person) in collaboration with the Wits Centre for Astrophysics. The physical venue is the Wits […]
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Dear AfAS Members and Colleagues, Today, we celebrate a remarkable milestone in our collective journey—a journey that began with the relaunch of the African Astronomical Society (AfAS) five years ago at the Astronomy in Africa meeting in Cape Town on 25-26 March 2019. This anniversary is not simply a reflection of time; rather, it is […]
The XXXII International Astronomical Union (IAU) General Assembly (GA) will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 6 to 15 August 2024, in person and online. For the first time in the more than 100-year history of the IAU, this meeting will take place on the African continent, a unique opportunity to bring astronomy […]
Dear Colleagues, This is the call for papers for the next edition of the 4th URSI Atlantic Radio Science Conference (URSI AT-RASC, May 19 – 24, 2024).The paper submission deadline, Jan. 20, 2024, is quickly approaching. This AT-RASC will be held as an in-person conference with only on-site presentations at the ExpoMeloneras Convention Centre, in […]
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Every three years, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) organizes a General Assembly (GA) where thousands of astronomers meet to discuss progress in their scientific field. In 2024, and for the first time in the over 100-year history of the IAU, the GA will take place on the African continent. This is literally a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity […]
We are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2023 Early-Career Seed Research Grant, an initiative by the African Astronomical Society (AfAS). Launched by the AfAS Early-Career Researcher Sub-Committee in 2021, this grant aims to support research in Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Space Science, by postgraduate students and early-career researchers across Africa. The laureates will receive […]
The African Astronomical Society (AfAS) extends an invitation to the upcoming AfAS Annual Conference from 15th to 20th April 2024 (AfAS-2024). We are pleased to announce that this event will be conducted in a hybrid format, offering online and in-person participation options. It will be hosted by Cadi Ayyad University and the Oukaimeden Observatory (OUCA) […]
Dear Friends and Colleagues in Morocco, In the wake of the devastating earthquake that has shaken the heart of Morocco, we at the African Astronomical Society (AfAS) stand in resolute solidarity with our Moroccan colleagues and the people of Morocco. The tragic loss of lives, the destruction of homes, and the scars left upon the […]
Dear colleagues and friends, In the name of the African Network of Women in Astronomy (AfNWA), we are happy to announce the launching of the two inspirational videos that were made thanks to the short testimonies of our AfNWA members. This initiative of AfNWA was inspired by the fact that in most African countries the […]
Come join us in celebrating Africa and Astronomy in Africa this Africa Day on 25 May! #AfricaLookUp #AfricaDay As we celebrate Africa Day on the 25th of May, let us use this day to reflect on and appreciate the remarkable achievements made by the nations and individuals on this African continent. We should recognise that these […]