At the opening ceremony of IAU GA 2024 🌍, we were honored by an inspiring speech from the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande. His welcome to South Africa set a remarkable tone for this historic event.

We invite you to explore the IAU GA 2024 🌍 outreach events! Participate in our free in-person and live online sessions, engaging with experts and discovering the wonders of astronomy. For more details, visit: astronomy2024.org/public/

Satellite Mitigation Project Led by IAU CPS Wins Major Grant iau.org/news/pressrele…

The IAU GA 2024 🌍 is in full swing, featuring pivotal discussions and groundbreaking presentations that are shaping the future of astronomy. This historic assembly is a cornerstone for global scientific collaboration. Discover more: astronomy2024.org

“Umnyele wezulu” is the GA2024’s daily newspaper. In isiXhosa, “Umnyele wezulu” translates to “the backbone of the heavens,” a poetic name for the Milky Way. IsiXhosa is spoken by millions across Southern Africa, particularly in South Africa and Zimbabwe. astronomy2024.org/daily-newspape…

At the core of our endeavor, our mission is unequivocal: Astronomy for a Better World.

📸 Reflecting on the final day of @Astronomy2024 with these highlights from the conference. The closing ceremony tonight will mark the end of this historic event. Let’s come together to celebrate this historic event: youtube.com/live/YNQaq2qcu…

Thank you, everyone, for being part of the first IAU GA in Africa! This historic moment wouldn’t have been possible without every single one of you. Here’s to the memories we’ve made together! See you in Rome! 📸

🌍 Africa, we did it! What an emotional and historic closing ceremony at the IAU GA 2024. A huge thank you to everyone who made it possible! 🙌#astronomy2024

🌍 The next IAU General Assembly will take place in Rome in 2027, with Chile announced as the host for 2030 during the closing ceremony. The official handover to the Rome delegates marked a significant moment as we look forward to the future.

IAU Names Asteroids After Outgoing General Secretary and His Late Son iau.org/news/announcem…

We extend our deepest gratitude to all the NOC members and volunteers for their unwavering commitment in organizing this historic IAU General Assembly 2024. Your dedication and hard work have made this event truly unforgettable. IAU GA 2024 🌍

The IAU Admits 15 New Honorary Members iau.org/news/announcem…

Applications are open to host the I-HOW 2025/2026, a series of workshops in space science for early-career scientists in developing countries. The programme is co-sponsored by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and the IAU. Deadline: August 31, 2024. iau.org/news/announcem…

The latest edition of the IAU Working Group Bulletin on Small Bodies Nomenclature (Volume 4, #11) has been released. The PDF can be found here: ow.ly/cHaM50Ov1s4

Important Deadline: August 31, 2024. Applications Open to Host the IAU Hands-On Workshops 2025/2026. I-HOW is a series of workshops in space science for early-career scientists in developing countries. iau.org/news/announcem…

Meet the Gruber Fellows Awarded in 2024. iau.org/news/announcem…

The 6th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education will be fully virtual and take place from 12 to 14 November 2024. The workshops focus on astronomy education for primary and secondary school students and teacher training in universities and schools. astro4edu.org/shaw-iau/

The latest edition of the IAU Working Group Bulletin on Small Bodies Nomenclature (Volume 4, #12) has been released. The PDF can be found here: ow.ly/cHaM50Ov1s4

The IAU Symposium #IAUS395 on 'Stellar populations in the Milky Way and beyond ' will be held from November 17 to 22, 2024, in Paraty, Brazil. iaus395.iag.usp.br #IAUS395