Updates and upcoming events
Follow upcoming astronomy programmes and completed school outreach, learning and practical training activities. Upcoming plans are clearly separated from completed records.
Upcoming events
Two major opportunities are ahead for learners, educators and partners interested in astronomy and space science in Liberia.
Upcoming LAS learning event
The second session in LAS's introductory astronomy series, continuing accessible foundational learning for students and astronomy enthusiasts.
National space-science programme
Liberia's coordinated World Space Week programme under the global theme “Rocket Revolution,” featuring astronomy and space-science activities during 4–10 October 2026.
Completed activity records
These dated updates describe activities that have already taken place and link directly to their supporting portfolio records.
The LAS team visited Assembly of God Mission High School on Buchanan Street and Monrovia College & Industrial Training School, Inc. for interactive discussions on astronomy, space science and STEM education.
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An LAS classroom outreach introduced students at 72nd, Paynesville to astronomy and encouraged their interest in science education.
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LAS collaborated with Ghana Astronomical Science on an introductory astronomy session for students in Liberia and Ghana.
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A hands-on follow-up session focused on advanced image processing, stacking and observing techniques.
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LAS engaged students at multiple high schools in Buchanan City, introducing astronomy and encouraging curiosity about the universe.
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LAS visited Booker Washington Institute for an astronomy outreach session designed to inspire young Liberians to explore science.
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Training participants processed images of the Horsehead, Lagoon and Heart nebulae, the Whirlpool Galaxy and the Andromeda Galaxy using GIMP and Photoshop.
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LAS participants received certificates recognizing their contributions to image analysis through the International Astronomical Search Collaboration.
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