AstroTour & Star Party
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.
Activities & portfolio
The work, documented as it happened.
This portfolio is based on LAS activity records. Dates, locations and descriptions are kept specific, and each image is paired with the activity it documents.
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Classes, outreach and practical astronomy.
LAS has documented work in Montserrado, Margibi and Grand Bassa, alongside online learning and citizen-science participation. Attendance and research totals are not published here unless the source record supports them.
World Space Week Liberia 2026
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.
Introduction to Astronomy Series 2: Our Place in the Universe
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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School outreach in Central Monrovia
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.
Astronomy outreach in Paynesville
An LAS classroom outreach introduced students at 72nd, Paynesville to astronomy and encouraged their interest in science education.
Introduction to Astronomy
LAS collaborated with Ghana Astronomical Science on an introductory astronomy session for students in Liberia and Ghana.
Astrophotography Training II
A hands-on follow-up session focused on advanced image processing, stacking and observing techniques.
School outreach in Grand Bassa
LAS engaged students at multiple high schools in Buchanan City, introducing astronomy and encouraging curiosity about the universe.
Outreach at Booker Washington Institute
LAS visited Booker Washington Institute for an astronomy outreach session designed to inspire young Liberians to explore science.
Astrophotography projects
Training participants processed images of the Horsehead, Lagoon and Heart nebulae, the Whirlpool Galaxy and the Andromeda Galaxy using GIMP and Photoshop.
IASC participation certificates
LAS participants received certificates recognizing their contributions to image analysis through the International Astronomical Search Collaboration.
Campus astronomy class
LAS President Daniel A. Obajemu led a hands-on astronomy class on his university campus.
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