Under One Sky: Astronomy around the World | Ethiopia

This video describes the brief astronomy and space science development milestones in Ethiopia, from the onset of the Ethiopian Space Science Society (ESSS), the establishment of the Entoto Observatory and Research Center (EORC) and the Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI). It highlights the major achievements and activities that have been performed in the country for the past 13 years, as well as the astronomy outreach activities performed in the country. Ethiopia wishes a special happy birthday to the IAU as it celebrates its 100th anniversary throughout 2019.

This video is part of the IAU100 series Under One Sky: Astronomy around the World, which provides a glimpse into the diverse worldwide astronomical community. Each video is presented through the eyes of the IAU National Outreach Coordinators, with every chapter we will learn about the history of astronomy, the country’s current research efforts in space science, and how astronomy is celebrated in this region,  with firsthand comments from astronomers and insight into the activities developed during the IAU100 celebrations throughout 2019.

Join us in celebrating an astronomical journey Under One Sky.

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Credits:
Alemiye Mamo: IAU–NOC-Ethiopia  & EA-ROAD Director
Mrs. Beza Tesfaye:  ESSS General Manager
Lealem Kinfe : Video Editing & Production : Intern @ Ethiopian Space Science  Society (ESSS)
Abebe Solomon :   Camera , ESSTI
Kirubel Memberu:  Camera,  ESSS volunteer
Tiwuld  Zewedu: Camera, ESSS Volunteer
Amanuel  Workayehu: Contributor , ESSTI
Tensae Alemayehu, Contributor Mekele University Branch ESSS Executive
Ethiopian Space Science Society (ESSS)
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI)
Simon Mutch, University of Melbourne

In 2019, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) is celebrating its 100th anniversary (IAU100). To commemorate this milestone, the IAU is organising a year-long celebration to increase awareness of a century of astronomical discoveries and technological progress as well as to support and improve the use of astronomy as a tool for education, development and diplomacy under the central theme Under One Sky.

Find more information on:

Website: www.iau-100.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IAU_org & https://twitter.com/IAU_Outreach
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalAstronomicalUnion/  & https://www.facebook.com/IAUoutreach/