Regional and National Astronomy Events
IAU Indigenous Astronomy Symposium
Astronomy is considered the oldest science, with observations of the Sun, Moon, and stars setting the earliest foundations for marking time, forecasting weather, navigating land and sea, predicting seasonal change, and serving as a memory palace for oral traditions that passed knowledge to successive generations over thousands of years. Even the modern scientific process of astronomy has roots in history, religion, cultural traditions, and philosophy.
IAU 100 Hours of Astronomy
Join the IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach for a 100-hour, round-the-clock, round-the-globe celebration of astronomy aimed at engaging as many people as possible – from children to seniors – with the sky and our astronomical surroundings. From 2 to 5 October 2024, the IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach (OAO) is teaming up with the International Planetarium Society (IPS) to continue the legacy of 100 Hours of Astronomy and celebrate 100 Years of the Planetarium!
