Help shape the future of primary school astronomy education! We are seeking input from educators, researchers, science communicators, curriculum developers, planetarium professionals, and others working in astronomy education 🔭 #astroedu
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The survey closes on 15 October
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The survey closes on 15 October
IAU OAE Conference Townhall — Primary School Astronomy Education Community Priorities Survey
The Townhall will focus on the issues that matter most to those working on primary school astronomy education, and on what we could realistically work on together in the coming years.
This short surve...
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September 29, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Help shape the future of primary school astronomy education! We are seeking input from educators, researchers, science communicators, curriculum developers, planetarium professionals, and others working in astronomy education 🔭 #astroedu
forms.gle/HVQpU7UN3uLP...,
The survey closes on 15 October
forms.gle/HVQpU7UN3uLP...,
The survey closes on 15 October
How do students really think about the Sun’s path? Rebecca Raskin’s talk at the Astronomy Education Research session of the 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education reveals surprising reasoning patterns from think-aloud interviews 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bvj...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bvj...
Students’ Sun Motion Models: Rebecca Raskin at the OAE’s 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop
YouTube video by IAU Office of Astronomy for Education
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September 28, 2026 at 1:10 PM
How do students really think about the Sun’s path? Rebecca Raskin’s talk at the Astronomy Education Research session of the 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education reveals surprising reasoning patterns from think-aloud interviews 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bvj...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bvj...
Registration, abstract submissions, and travel grant applications are now open for the XXXIII IAU General Assembly (GA 2027), taking place 10–19 August 2027 in Rome, Italy - including three sessions organised by us 🔭 #astroedu
More information: iaurome2027.org
More information: iaurome2027.org
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August 10th – 19th 2027 – Auditorium Parco della Musica, Rome, Italy
The 33rd General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union...
iaurome2027.org
September 26, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Registration, abstract submissions, and travel grant applications are now open for the XXXIII IAU General Assembly (GA 2027), taking place 10–19 August 2027 in Rome, Italy - including three sessions organised by us 🔭 #astroedu
More information: iaurome2027.org
More information: iaurome2027.org
The first session of the OAE online seminar series by Magdalena Kersting introducing Astronomy Education Research (AER) as a distinct field will take place this Friday, September 25th at 12:00 UTC! 🔭 #astroedu
Register here: astro4edu.org/seminars/ser...
Register here: astro4edu.org/seminars/ser...
Seminars from the IAU Office of Astronomy for
Education
The IAU Office of Astronomy for Education is the IAU's office focussed on primary and secondary education.
astro4edu.org
September 23, 2026 at 9:29 AM
The first session of the OAE online seminar series by Magdalena Kersting introducing Astronomy Education Research (AER) as a distinct field will take place this Friday, September 25th at 12:00 UTC! 🔭 #astroedu
Register here: astro4edu.org/seminars/ser...
Register here: astro4edu.org/seminars/ser...
In the AER session of the 7th Shaw-IAU workshop on Astronomy for Education, Elise Abbott explores how storytelling boosts kids’ engagement with light pollution.
Have you registered for this year's IAU OAE Conference on Astronomy for Education yet? 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dvs3...
Have you registered for this year's IAU OAE Conference on Astronomy for Education yet? 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dvs3...
Light Pollution Narratives: Elise Abbott at the OAE’s 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop
YouTube video by IAU Office of Astronomy for Education
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September 21, 2026 at 8:48 AM
In the AER session of the 7th Shaw-IAU workshop on Astronomy for Education, Elise Abbott explores how storytelling boosts kids’ engagement with light pollution.
Have you registered for this year's IAU OAE Conference on Astronomy for Education yet? 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dvs3...
Have you registered for this year's IAU OAE Conference on Astronomy for Education yet? 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dvs3...
Space experiments in classrooms boost engagement—Christine Hirst Bernhardt shares U.S. teachers’ experiences and new research in the Astronomy Education Research session of the 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WUY...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WUY...
Space Experiments in Science Classrooms: Christine H. Bernhardt at the OAE’s 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop
YouTube video by IAU Office of Astronomy for Education
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September 15, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Space experiments in classrooms boost engagement—Christine Hirst Bernhardt shares U.S. teachers’ experiences and new research in the Astronomy Education Research session of the 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WUY...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WUY...
Seasons seem simple, but are they? Elizabeta Šimunović presents new research on students’ reasoning and eye-tracking evidence in the AER session of the 7th Shaw-AIU Workshp on astronomy for Education 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kabJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kabJ...
Students’ Understanding of the Seasons: Elizabeta Šimunović at the OAE’s 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop
YouTube video by IAU Office of Astronomy for Education
www.youtube.com
September 12, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Seasons seem simple, but are they? Elizabeta Šimunović presents new research on students’ reasoning and eye-tracking evidence in the AER session of the 7th Shaw-AIU Workshp on astronomy for Education 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kabJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kabJ...
The 2026 teacher training focussing on the theme "Planets" of the OAE Center China-Nanjing and Beijing Planetarium took place 26-31 July at Shandong University Weihai Campus with more than 120 science teachers and science museum educators from across China 🔭 #astroedu
astro4edu.org/news/lT129MG/
astro4edu.org/news/lT129MG/
September 7, 2026 at 7:31 AM
The 2026 teacher training focussing on the theme "Planets" of the OAE Center China-Nanjing and Beijing Planetarium took place 26-31 July at Shandong University Weihai Campus with more than 120 science teachers and science museum educators from across China 🔭 #astroedu
astro4edu.org/news/lT129MG/
astro4edu.org/news/lT129MG/
AAS's Shapley Visiting Lectures Program is looking for prospective *lecturers* and *host sites* to join us! If you and/or your institution are enthusiastic about sharing astronomy with broad audiences, please consider applying.
Learn more here:
aas.org/posts/news/2...
#astro #astroedu
Learn more here:
aas.org/posts/news/2...
#astro #astroedu
Call for Applications: 2027 Shapley Visiting Lectures Program
The AAS announces its call for applications for the Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectures Program. We are seeking astronomers and host institutions to participate in 2027!
aas.org
September 3, 2026 at 6:46 PM
AAS's Shapley Visiting Lectures Program is looking for prospective *lecturers* and *host sites* to join us! If you and/or your institution are enthusiastic about sharing astronomy with broad audiences, please consider applying.
Learn more here:
aas.org/posts/news/2...
#astro #astroedu
Learn more here:
aas.org/posts/news/2...
#astro #astroedu
Let's dive into the Astronomy Education Research session of the 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education!
Julia Plummer shares tips on crafting strong AER abstracts—essential guidance for emerging astronomy education researchers 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2eP...
Julia Plummer shares tips on crafting strong AER abstracts—essential guidance for emerging astronomy education researchers 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2eP...
How to Write a Successful AER Abstract: Julia Plummer at the OAE’s 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop
YouTube video by IAU Office of Astronomy for Education
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August 30, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Let's dive into the Astronomy Education Research session of the 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education!
Julia Plummer shares tips on crafting strong AER abstracts—essential guidance for emerging astronomy education researchers 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2eP...
Julia Plummer shares tips on crafting strong AER abstracts—essential guidance for emerging astronomy education researchers 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2eP...
Why Roman? Learn more from Prof
@alyssagoodman.bsky.social
about why we are launching the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope #NASARoman using our new interactive
projects.cosmicds.cfa.harvard.edu/why-roman/
#astroedu #astro
www.youtube.com/shorts/-4kAL...
@alyssagoodman.bsky.social
about why we are launching the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope #NASARoman using our new interactive
projects.cosmicds.cfa.harvard.edu/why-roman/
#astroedu #astro
www.youtube.com/shorts/-4kAL...
Why Roman? A quick explanation of why NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is so great!
YouTube video by Alyssa Goodman
www.youtube.com
August 28, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Why Roman? Learn more from Prof
@alyssagoodman.bsky.social
about why we are launching the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope #NASARoman using our new interactive
projects.cosmicds.cfa.harvard.edu/why-roman/
#astroedu #astro
www.youtube.com/shorts/-4kAL...
@alyssagoodman.bsky.social
about why we are launching the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope #NASARoman using our new interactive
projects.cosmicds.cfa.harvard.edu/why-roman/
#astroedu #astro
www.youtube.com/shorts/-4kAL...
Why Roman? Learn more from Prof @alyssagoodman.bsky.social about why we are launching the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope using our new interactive
projects.cosmicds.cfa.harvard.edu/why-roman/
#astroedu #astro
www.youtube.com/shorts/-4kAL...
projects.cosmicds.cfa.harvard.edu/why-roman/
#astroedu #astro
www.youtube.com/shorts/-4kAL...
Why Roman? A quick explanation of why NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is so great!
YouTube video by Alyssa Goodman
www.youtube.com
August 28, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Why Roman? Learn more from Prof @alyssagoodman.bsky.social about why we are launching the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope using our new interactive
projects.cosmicds.cfa.harvard.edu/why-roman/
#astroedu #astro
www.youtube.com/shorts/-4kAL...
projects.cosmicds.cfa.harvard.edu/why-roman/
#astroedu #astro
www.youtube.com/shorts/-4kAL...
Interested in why we are launching the Nancy Grace Roman space Telescope (@nancyromansci.bsky.social)! Let @alyssagoodman.bsky.social explain using our new interactive from @cosmicds.bsky.social
projects.cosmicds.cfa.harvard.edu/why-roman/
#astroedu #astronomy
projects.cosmicds.cfa.harvard.edu/why-roman/
#astroedu #astronomy
August 28, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Interested in why we are launching the Nancy Grace Roman space Telescope (@nancyromansci.bsky.social)! Let @alyssagoodman.bsky.social explain using our new interactive from @cosmicds.bsky.social
projects.cosmicds.cfa.harvard.edu/why-roman/
#astroedu #astronomy
projects.cosmicds.cfa.harvard.edu/why-roman/
#astroedu #astronomy
Save the Date: The next AstroEdu Conference will be held 24-26th of August 2027 in Leuven, Belgium. All astronomy education researchers, practitioners, teachers and educators and their friends and colleagues are invited to participate! 🔭 #astroedu
More information: indico.fys.kuleuven.be/event/189/
More information: indico.fys.kuleuven.be/event/189/
Astronomy Education Conference 2027
The Astronomy Education Conference is coming to Leuven, Belgium, in 2027! Continuing the conference series, we are bringing together the growing community of researchers and practitioners interested i...
indico.fys.kuleuven.be
August 28, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Save the Date: The next AstroEdu Conference will be held 24-26th of August 2027 in Leuven, Belgium. All astronomy education researchers, practitioners, teachers and educators and their friends and colleagues are invited to participate! 🔭 #astroedu
More information: indico.fys.kuleuven.be/event/189/
More information: indico.fys.kuleuven.be/event/189/
Cosmology for classrooms! Francesca Cavallotti presents Euclid-inspired activities in the Astronomy Education in Practice – Secondary Schools session of the 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3_x...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3_x...
Euclid Mission Goes to School: Francesca Cavallotti at the OAE’s 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop
YouTube video by IAU Office of Astronomy for Education
www.youtube.com
August 27, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Cosmology for classrooms! Francesca Cavallotti presents Euclid-inspired activities in the Astronomy Education in Practice – Secondary Schools session of the 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3_x...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3_x...
During the Eratosthenes America Project participants across the Americas collaboratively measure Earth's radius by comparing their school's location with another city, replicating the method used by Eratosthenes of Cyrene 2,300 years ago 1/2 🔭 #astroedu
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www.df.uba.ar/en/difusion/...
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August 25, 2026 at 7:59 AM
During the Eratosthenes America Project participants across the Americas collaboratively measure Earth's radius by comparing their school's location with another city, replicating the method used by Eratosthenes of Cyrene 2,300 years ago 1/2 🔭 #astroedu
www.df.uba.ar/en/difusion/...
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Galaxy colours with LEDs and phone cameras? Jana Bogdanoska shows how photometry comes alive in the Astronomy Education in Practice – Secondary Schools session of the 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop on astronomy for Education 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcYY...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcYY...
Galaxy Photometry with LEDs and Cameras: Jana Bogdanoska at the OAE’s 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop
YouTube video by IAU Office of Astronomy for Education
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August 23, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Galaxy colours with LEDs and phone cameras? Jana Bogdanoska shows how photometry comes alive in the Astronomy Education in Practice – Secondary Schools session of the 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop on astronomy for Education 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcYY...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcYY...
Galaxy Photometry with LEDs and Cameras: Jana Bogdanoska at the OAE’s 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop
YouTube video by IAU Office of Astronomy for Education
www.youtube.com
August 23, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Galaxy colours with LEDs and phone cameras? Jana Bogdanoska shows how photometry comes alive in the Astronomy Education in Practice – Secondary Schools session of the 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop on astronomy for Education 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcYY...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcYY...
We are launching a new monthly Astronomy Education Research (AER) seminar series in September 2026 as part of our International Capacity-building in Astronomy Education Research (ICAER) project 1/4 🔭 #astroedu
astro4edu.org/seminars/ser...
astro4edu.org/seminars/ser...
Seminars from the IAU Office of Astronomy for
Education
The IAU Office of Astronomy for Education is the IAU's office focussed on primary and secondary education.
astro4edu.org
August 19, 2026 at 7:52 AM
We are launching a new monthly Astronomy Education Research (AER) seminar series in September 2026 as part of our International Capacity-building in Astronomy Education Research (ICAER) project 1/4 🔭 #astroedu
astro4edu.org/seminars/ser...
astro4edu.org/seminars/ser...
Ancient tools meet modern teaching: Shubha B. S. shows how the Manayantra brings sky-measurement into classrooms in the Astronomy Education in Practice – Secondary Schools session of the 7th Shaw IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUXU...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUXU...
Manayantra: Traditional Astronomy as a Teaching Aid: Shubha. B.S. at the OAE’s 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop
YouTube video by IAU Office of Astronomy for Education
www.youtube.com
August 18, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Ancient tools meet modern teaching: Shubha B. S. shows how the Manayantra brings sky-measurement into classrooms in the Astronomy Education in Practice – Secondary Schools session of the 7th Shaw IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUXU...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUXU...
Wie war das nochmal mit einer Sonnenfinsternis? Florian Seitz, Lehrer am Hebel-Gymnasium Schwetzingen und Mitarbeiter am HdA erklärt es euch! 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VSD...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VSD...
Sonnenfinsternis 12. August 2026: Erklärung und Sichtbarkeit in Deutschland | planet schule | ARD
YouTube video by planet schule
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August 11, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Wie war das nochmal mit einer Sonnenfinsternis? Florian Seitz, Lehrer am Hebel-Gymnasium Schwetzingen und Mitarbeiter am HdA erklärt es euch! 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VSD...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VSD...
We welcome the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub (SSAH) as the OAE Center UAE! 🔭 #astroedu
astro4edu.org/news/zM759Cm/
astro4edu.org/news/zM759Cm/
Global OAE Network Reaches New Milestone with OAE Center UAE at Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub
The OAE's global network expands to include a new OAE Center in the UAE
astro4edu.org
August 6, 2026 at 11:15 AM
We welcome the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub (SSAH) as the OAE Center UAE! 🔭 #astroedu
astro4edu.org/news/zM759Cm/
astro4edu.org/news/zM759Cm/
Solar physics meets student inquiry — join @denebdulfim.bsky.social in the Astronomy Education in Practice – Secondary Schools session of the 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education for data-driven classroom ideas 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOpk...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOpk...
Exploring Solar Activity with Sun Data: Dunja Fabjan at the OAE’s 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop
YouTube video by IAU Office of Astronomy for Education
www.youtube.com
July 27, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Solar physics meets student inquiry — join @denebdulfim.bsky.social in the Astronomy Education in Practice – Secondary Schools session of the 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education for data-driven classroom ideas 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOpk...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOpk...
Am 11. September finden im Rahmen der Jahrestagung der Astronomischen Gesellschaft an der @eso.org Supernova zwei Fortbildungen für Lehrkräfte an Grundschulen und weiterführenden Schulen statt - jetzt anmelden! 🔭 #astroedu #blueLZ
supernova.eso.org/germany/news...
supernova.eso.org/germany/news...
July 25, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Am 11. September finden im Rahmen der Jahrestagung der Astronomischen Gesellschaft an der @eso.org Supernova zwei Fortbildungen für Lehrkräfte an Grundschulen und weiterführenden Schulen statt - jetzt anmelden! 🔭 #astroedu #blueLZ
supernova.eso.org/germany/news...
supernova.eso.org/germany/news...
Space gardening and data exploration in class? Margarita Metaxa shares her Artemis-based program in the Astronomy Education in Practice – Secondary Schools session of the 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGQ8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGQ8...
A Space Exploration Experience in Schools: Margarita Metaxa at the OAE’s 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop
YouTube video by IAU Office of Astronomy for Education
www.youtube.com
July 23, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Space gardening and data exploration in class? Margarita Metaxa shares her Artemis-based program in the Astronomy Education in Practice – Secondary Schools session of the 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education 🔭 #astroedu
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGQ8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGQ8...