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In search of a viable IAU-OAD Regional Node: A case for Africa

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 March 2015

B. I. Okere ,
D. C. Okoh ,
I. A. Obi ,
P. N. Okeke  and
F. E. Opara
B. I. Okere
Affiliation:
Centre for Basic Space Science, University of Nigeria Nsukka. www.cbssonline.com
D. C. Okoh
Affiliation:
Centre for Basic Space Science, University of Nigeria Nsukka. www.cbssonline.com
I. A. Obi
Affiliation:
Centre for Basic Space Science, University of Nigeria Nsukka. www.cbssonline.com
P. N. Okeke
Affiliation:
Centre for Basic Space Science, University of Nigeria Nsukka. www.cbssonline.com
F. E. Opara
Affiliation:
Centre for Basic Space Science, University of Nigeria Nsukka. www.cbssonline.com
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Abstract

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The establishment of the IAU Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) in Cape Town, South Africa, with the aim of using astronomy to stimulate development at all levels including primary, secondary and tertiary education, science research and the public understanding of science is a welcome development to consolidate the gains of IYA2009. To assist the IAU OAD office in achieving its goal of using astronomy as a tool for development, there is need to have OAD regional nodes. In this paper, we present the astronomy activities/programs required of such a Regional Node in Africa and how the Node can play a significant role to realise the vision of Astronomy for a better world!

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Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 10 , Highlights H16: Highlights of Astronomy , August 2012 , pp. 559
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Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2015