Updates and events
Watch completed astronomy programmes and follow school outreach, practical learning and upcoming activities. Completed records remain clearly separated from future plans.
Programme updates
Catch up on recent LAS astronomy and space-science activities through event recordings, and stay informed about upcoming programmes and opportunities across Liberia.
Completed National event
Nationally coordinated by the Liberian Astronomical Society (LAS), World Space Week Liberia 2026 took place under the global theme “Rocket Revolution.” The programme featured astronomy, space-science, and STEM learning activities, with the flagship workshop held at Orange Digital Center in Monrovia from 8–10 October.
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The Liberian Astronomical Society is preparing future astronomy and space-science learning opportunities for young people across Liberia. Details of upcoming programmes, activities, and participation opportunities will be announced here.
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Published news coverage, features and press releases about LAS and its work to make astronomy more accessible in Liberia.
Coverage of World Space Week Liberia 2026, highlighting the three-day workshop at Orange Digital Center, student participation, the AstroTour, and the SG[Liberia] National Space Essay Competition. The programme was nationally coordinated by LAS.
Read the original articlePublished coverage of Liberia’s coordinated World Space Week programme, led by LAS from 4–10 October 2026 under the global theme “Rocket Revolution.”
Read the original articleExternal press coverage highlighting the Liberian Astronomical Society and its work to expand access to astronomy in Liberia.
Read the original articlePublications & presentations
Recent peer-reviewed research, posters and conference presentations, with original affiliations stated accurately.
Daniel Ayorinde Obajemu
Presented under LAS affiliation, this poster documents transit photometry and light-curve modelling of HAT-P-36 b using the MicroObservatory Robotic Telescope.
View official presentation recordSadayah Isaac Davis
An LAS poster on practical astrophotography as a tool for astronomy education, school outreach and public engagement in Liberia.
View official presentation recordMiracle Chibuzor Marcel et al., including Daniel Ayorinde Obajemu
Daniel contributed as a coauthor to a citizen-science study analysing more than 250 exoplanet transit light curves from participants in developing countries.
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These dated updates describe activities that have already taken place and link directly to their supporting portfolio records.
LAS collaborated with Science Plus Liberia to organize AstroTour, an astronomy outreach activity that introduced students to astronomy and space science. The planned stargazing session was unfortunately canceled.
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LAS nationally coordinated World Space Week activities in Liberia under the 2026 global theme, “Rocket Revolution.” The three-day programme at Orange Digital Center brought students and contributors together for astronomy, space-science, and STEM learning, with contributions from participating educators and organizations.
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LAS hosted a 75-minute online learning session with Rashidi Mkwinda of Mount Meru Astronomical Observatory, Tanzania, exploring humanity’s place in the universe as an official pre-World Space Week event.
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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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