Astronomers Without Borders, with collaboration from the African Astronomical Society and the East Africa Regional Office of Astronomy for Development, is sending 16,000 solar glasses that will be distributed in and around the town of Lalibela in northern Ethiopia. Read the full Press Release:

With all the excitement surrounding the surprise comet NEOWISE now gracing Earth's skies, why not share this wonder of the universe through a special astronomically themed craft perfect for kids of all ages.  Astro-Craft artist Kathleen Horner shows how you can create a special comet model that not only glows in the dark, but also takes flight.

We are excited to announce that AWB is joining International Dark Sky Association (IDA) in celebrating and sharing the amazing annual sky show, the Perseid meteor shower. Share our viewer's guide and our Perseids Fact Sheet.

African astronomy clubs and groups please consider registering in a continent wide database being compiled by African Astronomical Society

Forms in English, French, Portuguese and Arabic are available

Astro-photo-poem (cosmopoem) by Andrei Dorian Gheorghe

On June 27, 2020,
I decided to spend the night
(for the first time after a few years)
at high urban altitude.

On August 7, 2020, with the funding of #SRNSFG - Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia, organized by the Georgian Astronomy Club, an Astronomy Festival was held at Ramaz Shengelia Football Stadium, Kutaisi, Georgia.