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IAU GA 2024 🌍

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IAU GA 2024 🌍

@astronomy2024

For the first time ever, the IAU General Assembly 2024 will be held in Africa and open to the public! Registration is now open!

Cape Town, South Africa

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IAU GA 2024 🌍
@astronomy2024
Oct 31, 2023
For the first time ever, the @IAU_org General Assembly 2024 will be held in Africa and open to the public! Join us in the Mother City, Cape Town, or virtually during August 6-15. 🇿🇦 Registration is officially OPEN! Astronomy2024.org It’s time for Africa! 🚀 #IAUGA2024
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IAU GA 2024 🌍
@astronomy2024
Aug 6, 2024
Check out the brightest stars of the #Astronomy2024! Spoiler: They're all in this group picture! 🌟
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IAU GA 2024 🌍
@astronomy2024
Aug 16, 2024
🌍 We made history together! The first-ever IAU General Assembly in Africa was a monumental success, and we couldn't have done it without each and every one of you. There are not enough words to express our gratitude. Thank you all!
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IAU GA 2024 🌍
@astronomy2024
Aug 30, 2018
Woohoo! The International Astronomical Union is coming to Africa in 2024!!!! 🌍 Thank you to all who have helped make this happen! Thank you for the support and for being vocal about it Now the work starts for #IAU2024CT!📡🔭✨
IAU GA 2024 🌍
@astronomy2024
Aug 8, 2018
It’s time for Africa! We invite the IAU to select Cape Town to host the 2024 General Assembly on the African continent for the first time!
IAU GA 2024 🌍
@astronomy2024
Aug 30, 2018
Woohoo! The @IAU_org is coming to Africa in 2024!!!! 🌍 Thank you to all who have helped make this happen! Thank you for the support and for being vocal about it Now the work starts for #IAU2024CT!📡🔭✨ @mmKubayiNgubane @Derek_Hanekom @NalediPandor @CapeTown
IAU GA 2024 🌍
@astronomy2024
Aug 18, 2024
After countless interviews, a mountain of emails, and enough handshakes to power a small country, Kevin Govender, our fearless chair, has made history with the first GA in Africa. Thank you for pouring your heart and soul into this monumental event! 🌟!
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IAU GA 2024 🌍
@astronomy2024
Mar 2, 2022
First ever African Women in Astronomy Award winners announced! Dr. @MarieKorsaga, Burkina Faso’s first woman astronomer and Prof. Renée Kraan-Korteweg from South Africa are recognized for their contributions both to science and to society. 👏👏👏🌍✨📡🔭 astronomy2024.org/first-ever-afr…
IAU GA 2024 🌍
@astronomy2024
Aug 6, 2024
📸 The first images of the IAU General Assembly 2024 are here! Today, we were honored to welcome the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation. Stay tuned for the opening ceremony, happening shortly! 🎉🌍
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IAU GA 2024 🌍
@astronomy2024
Aug 16, 2024
🌍 Africa, we did it! What an emotional and historic closing ceremony at the IAU GA 2024. A huge thank you to everyone who made it possible! 🙌#astronomy2024
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IAU GA 2024 🌍
@astronomy2024
Aug 5, 2024
🌍 The wait is over! The IAU General Assembly 2024 kicks off tomorrow, marking a historic first for Africa! Together, we’re making history. It’s time for Africa! ✨ #Atronomy2024
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IAU GA 2024 🌍
@astronomy2024
Aug 17, 2024
🌍 A heartfelt thank you to all the NOC members and volunteers for pouring their hearts into organizing this historic IAU General Assembly. Your dedication and hard work made this event truly unforgettable. Together, we made history!
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IAU GA 2024 🌍
@astronomy2024
Oct 10, 2023
Thread🧵 1/3 Dr. Itumeleng Monageng, an astronomer, currently holds a joint position between the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO). During his recent address at the African Regional SHAW IAU-OAE Workshop, Dr. Monageng delivered
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IAU GA 2024 🌍
@astronomy2024
Aug 7, 2024
We’re still buzzing from yesterday’s spectacular opening ceremony! 🎉 But the excitement continues—today, we have a special event with Astronaut Sian Proctor. 🚀✨
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