Dear colleagues,
We invite interested participants to take part in the Mobile Planetarium Workshop to be held during the African Astronomical Society Annual Conference in Kasane, Botswana.
This hands-on workshop offers a practical introduction to the deployment and operation of a mobile inflatable planetarium, with a strong focus on astronomy outreach for schools, communities, and public engagement programmes. Participants will gain field-tested skills that can be directly applied in education and outreach settings.
When & Where:
- Sunday, 22 March 2026 at 10 am
- Wild View Resort, Kasane, Botswana
What you will learn:
- Inflatable planetarium setup and safety.
- Mobile projector alignment.
- Field power solutions.
- Accessing and using free astronomy content and workflows.
Who should attend:
- Educators and teachers
- Outreach and engagement coordinators
- Science centres
- Amateur Astronomers
Facilitator:
Nico van der Merwe
Co founder: SP Mobile / Sutherland Planetarium
Email: nico@sutherlandplanetarium.co.za
Register:
https://events.saao.ac.za/event/13/surveys/7
