Astronomy in Africa
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Date
2021
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)
Sponsorship
Abstract
Astronomy is one of the most challenging of all scientific endeavours, requiring technologies and skills that are usually beyond the reach of what is currently available. As such it is a field that pushes the boundaries of human capacity and moves us into new realms of discovery, technology and thought. In this talk Kevin Govender and Vanessa McBride reflect on Astronomy in Africa and explore how this continent has become a global player, if not leader, in this field, and what this means for how the world sees us. They touch on the exciting science being done in Africa; the incredible infrastructure both current and planned; the vibrant and growing network of African astronomers; and the opportunities presented by events like the General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), which is to be held for the first time in Africa in 2024.
Description
MP4 Video; Size: 927MB; Duration: 01:08:56
Please cite as: Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), (2021). Astronomy in Africa. [Online] Available at: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11911/226
Please cite as: Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), (2021). Astronomy in Africa. [Online] Available at: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11911/226
Contributor ORCIDs
Soodyall, Himla
; Govender, Kevin ; McBride, Vanessa Subject
Astronomy , Astronomy for development , Africa , SDG 3 , SDG 4 , SDG 8 , SDG 9 , SDG 13 , SDG 15 , SDG 16 , SDG 17DOI
Citation
Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), (2021). Astronomy in Africa. [Online] Available at: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11911/226
Peer review status
Non-Peer Reviewed