The Ghana Astronomy Program has expanded its training and outreach activities, inspiring young Ghanaians to pursue careers in astronomy and space science.
Program activities:
- Astronomy clubs in 100 schools
- Summer astronomy camps
- Public telescope viewing nights
- Training workshops for science teachers
- Research projects for university students
Facilities:
- Astronomical observatory at KNUST
- Planetarium at the Ghana Planetarium
- Mobile telescopes for outreach
- Radio astronomy training facility
Research areas:
- Variable stars
- Planetary science
- Cosmology
- Radio astronomy
- Space weather
Achievements:
- 10 students enrolled in PhD programs abroad
- 20 publications in international journals
- Discovery of 2 new variable stars
- Collaboration with NASA and ESA
The program aims to:
- Promote STEM education
- Build scientific capacity
- Participate in global astronomy research
- Inspire the next generation of scientists
- Put Ghana on the astronomy map
Partnerships with South Africa, Nigeria, and international observatories provide access to world-class facilities and expertise.
Ghana's location near the equator makes it ideal for observing both northern and southern skies, giving the country a unique advantage in astronomy.
