"This is not a rocket. It's just a magnificent comet." Image & message by Taha Ghouchkanlu Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS I captured this photo the night before last in northern Iran with the concept of anti-war. I hope the image leaves a lasting impact.

Due to ongoing blackouts, Ukraine’s night sky is clearer than ever—perfect for stargazing. We’re bringing telescopes to children who need hope more than ever. Image Credits: Political via Solar.Earth soar.earth

Did you know? Stargazing fosters curiosity and resilience in students, especially during tough times. Our mission is to bring this sense of wonder to students in Ukraine. These images are from other A4E projects to bring telescopes to marginalized communities around the world.

Here's a message from Astronomy for Equity's Founder Mike Simmons about our upcoming trip to Ukraine

Meet Cassondra Holmes, Astronomy for Equity’s Project Manager and one of our passionate astronomers heading to Ukraine to inspire young stargazers!

Launching the most awaited program, Big Impact Astronomy Podcast! 🎙️ Join us on a journey through the stars as we explore the incredible stories of people around the world who are making a difference. Together, we celebrate our shared sky, bridging cultures and inspiring change!

We’re thrilled to introduce you to Susana Murabana and Daniel Owen, the visionary founders of The Traveling Telescope This dynamic duo is on a mission to bring the stars closer to communities across Kenya, making science accessible and inspiring curiosity in astronomy! susan murabana

The first episode of Big Impact Astronomy Podcast is out! Join us as the founders of The Travelling Telescope share their insights on the Overview Effect & the transformative experiences of stargazers looking through a telescope. Tune in and discover how astronomy connects us all

Snippets of The Travelling Telescope sharing wonders of the night sky with different communities Photo credits: The Traveling Telescope

We have launched GSSEP worldwide, starting with distributing solar glasses to kids across the globe. Our mission is to inspire the next generation with the wonders of solar astronomy! 📷📷 #GSSEP #SolarAstronomy #GlobalEducation #astroforequity #mikesimmons #space #sun #stemed

The latest from Astronomy for Equity, astronomy for the blind and others. The stars are for everyone.

True, we’re stoked! And there’s a lot more to come.

And we tell the story of the astronomy students in Ukraine on the podcast, too! Along with many other stories of using astronomy for good around the world. We need to have you on soon, Pamela!

New Episode Launch Alert! 🚀 Mirjana Pović is dedicated to advancing astronomy and education across Africa. Mirjana believes that education, science, and technology are the keys to combating poverty and building a brighter future for all. astro4equity.org/podcast/mirjan…

in remote villages where electricity is scarce, the night sky isn’t just a view—it’s a constant companion. Mirjana brings science to these communities through astronomy. Every child deserves to dream beyond the horizon. Watch Mirjana’s full episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=9Qt6mo…

Mirjana has advocated for science development throughout Africa for over 15 years. She believes that education, science, and technology can combat poverty and create a better future for all—no matter where a child is born. Podcast: m.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qt6mo…

You can watch the episode with fun graphics and a clip from Nova on PBS featuring Mark at astro4equity.org/podcast/bringi… or youtube.com/watch?v=DSTYL6…

ESSS has received the first batch of 27,500 solar glasses (out of 150,000) from Astronomy for Equity , funded by the IAU Office of Astronomy for Education ! 🎉 These solar glasses will be distributed across Ethiopia to ESSS branches and school clubs, supporting outreach, education, and safe solar observation.

This episode of Big Impact Astronomy features the incredible Manisha Dwa and the team from Nepal Astronomical Society promoting astronomy education in Nepal, empowering women in the field, inspiring the next generation of scientists. Nepal Astronomical Society Manisha Dwa astro4equity.org/podcast/inspir…