Media Invitation: Join us at Stellenbosch University on Saturday, 3rd of May 2025 from 08h00–13h00 SAST for a media-focused Planetary Defense Workshop! Applications: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Catch Episode 2 of the BRICS Astronomy Research Series! Join Dr. Eder Martioli as he shares his research on planetary systems, including his work on exoplanet detection and characterization using techniques like radial velocity and photometry. Watch now: youtu.be/eyxCnDmTn2o?si…

We are excited to be launching our Access Initiative Programme, providing support to unemployed South African youth. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, find out more here: bricsastronomy.org/call-for-mento… Read about the programme here: bricsastronomy.org/the-access-ini…

Organising outreach events on themes of light, connecting light & astronomy, or light pollution & protecting dark skies? The UNESCO International Day of Light invites event registrations for the 8th annual celebration of light on May 16th. lightday.org/quickguide-org… #lightday2025

The BRICS Astronomy & IDIA Analytics training course has officially launched! We're incredibly excited by the enthusiasm, with over 900 applications received from more than 20 countries. Take a peek at the applicant highlights in the images! #BRICSAstronomy #IDIA

Our Data Analytics Program is officially underway, with the first session providing a thorough orientation for all participants. Are you interested in learning more about the program's scope? You can watch the Orientation Session here: youtu.be/V1fPRc4Z95g?si…

The Data Analytics Training program is designed to cultivate highly valuable, transferable skills. This week, participants honed their abilities in Data Visualization. Watch the latest lesson: youtube.com/live/mZ-P_pFTO… #DataAnalytics #BRICSAstronomy #IDIA #DataVisualization

Reminder: The Access Initiative mentor call closes at the end of tomorrow (6 June). If you'd like to join, sign up soon! Register here: bricsastronomy.org/call-for-mento…

Just wrapped up the Access Initiative Workshop! Where the Youth got career & university guidance from UWC, applied for admission, and visited the AWS Skills Centre in Cape Town to explore cloud computing opportunities. #BRICSAstronomy #BRICS #SocietalBenefits

Join us for National Science Week! To sign up : forms.monday.com/forms/993fefef… #NSW2025 #Astronomy

Join the virtual information session during the South African National Science Week. Register now: wkf.ms/3GNg5HY

The BRICS Astronomy Working Group is pleased to announce the successful completion of the 2025 Hack4dev Data Science Hackathon Programme, which resulted in 13 regional hackathons across 12 countries. Read more here: hack4dev.org/newmodel/

Congratulations to Ms Duduzile Kubheka!

Do you know of the rare cosmic event this Sunday, 7 September 2025 night, when a total lunar eclipse 🌒 sweeps across India. It will be beautiful and it will be free for all. Details + live stream link by Astronomical Soc. India Outreach and Education below. Look up and be inspired ⚠️ astron-soc.in/outreach/activ…

Lunar Eclipse Countdown! Be on the lookout for the lunar eclipse on 7–8 September! For more information on when and where it will be visible around the world: eclipseinoursharedsky.com/?fbclid=IwZnRz… #LunarEclipse2025

Nature’s own light show 🌕✨ Don’t miss it! Share your photos with us 😉 #LunarEclipse2025 #GovZAUpdates

Today's lunar eclipse would start around 9.30 pm IST. The totality of the eclipse, when the moon is completely in the shadow of the Earth, will last for more than an hour starting around 11 pm.

🌕✨ Witness the Celestial Game of Shadows! ✨🌕 "TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE" on 7–8 September 2025. 🎤Live streaming starts 20:45 IST 🔴Watch on ARIES Nainital YouTube 🔗Scan the QR code or visit our links for more DSTIndia Dr Jitendra Singh Abhay Karandikar #TotalLunarEclipse2025