Speakers
Description
Amateur Astronomy Libya (AALY) is a pioneering organization that engages Libyan youth in astronomy inquiry. Our mission is to utilize astronomy to revitalize STEM learning after the setbacks in Libya's educational system caused by the war. We achieve this by producing digital educational content in Arabic, Libya’s local language, and leveraging resources from international organizations.
Through our digital content program, we write articles and create infographic materials on astronomy topics, which we share with Libyan students within our community and across the country via social media.
We have also begun collaborating with the Pan-African Citizen Science e-Lab, receiving training in asteroid research. We actively participate in this research every month and strive to receive training on their other hands-on projects.
Starting in 2025, we plan to hold star parties featuring the SSVI telescope, allowing Libyan students to observe the sky in greater detail. This is part of our ongoing mission to leverage astronomy to reignite their interest in education.
At the AfAS conference, we will showcase the digital video content, articles, images, and telescopes we are using for our astronomy activities in Libya.
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