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Pan-African Asteroid Search Campaign – November 2026
Glad to share that the Pan-African Asteroid Search Campaign for November has officially started. This is the last campaign for the year. This month, 28 teams from 20 countries are participating.
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This week on SkyMapper 🔭
Observation of the week: Comet 220P/McNaught, captured by our SkyKeepers through a US telescope.
Usually faint, this comet surged thousands of times brighter during two outbursts in 2026.
An unpredictable visitor worth keeping an eye on.
#observation #comet #astronomy
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Glad to have connected with Ms. Hannoun Ferdaouss from the Club Festival des Sciences at EHTP Casablanca, Morocco.
We had a fruitful discussion about our shared interests, areas of alignment, and opportunities for collaboration. Our meeting was filled with optimism and a
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HAPPY NEW MONTH OF NOVEMBER
What happens when ordinary people become active contributors to scientific discovery? Discoveries emerge, research advances, and communities become part of the process of expanding human knowledge.
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Strengthening Astronomy Collaboration in Algeria 🇩🇿🌍🔭
Ms. Echeima Amine-Khodja, the IAU National Outreach Coordinator (NOC) for Algeria, attended the National Astronomy and Space Laboratory meeting in Ouargla, in the heart of the Sahara Desert. The meeting brought together
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more than 20 astronomical associations from across Algeria.
During the meeting, she introduced PACS e-Lab to participants and encouraged the associations to explore opportunities for collaboration with PACS e-Lab in advancing astronomy education, citizen science,
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The October campaign has officially ended, bringing together 33 teams from 20 countries, including Georgia.
PACS e-Lab celebrates everyone who contributed to this global citizen science effort, gaining valuable experience in astronomy, data analysis, and planetary defense.
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Add your name to Dragonfly’s passenger list
In 2028, NASA launches its Dragonfly rotorcraft toward one of the most extraordinary destinations in the solar system: Saturn’s moon Titan. Sign up to have your name placed on a chip aboard Dragonfly and get your personalized
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Boarding Pass for this daring exploration adventure. Mission overview and activities available here! my.nasa.gov/specialevents/s/…
Deadline: January 27, 2027
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PACS e-Lab has concluded a collaborative meeting with Dr. Carlos Viscasillas Vázquez of Europlanet to explore collaboration opportunities between Africa and Europe.
This engagement represents another step towards strengthening international scientific cooperation, expanding
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access to research opportunities, and fostering knowledge exchange across continents.
@pacselab looks forward to exploring these opportunities & building meaningful partnerships that advance inclusive participation in astronomy.
PACS e-Lab: Bringing the Stars to Your Doorsteps
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If you missed our Facebook lecture on "The Disappearance of Stars," you can catch up by watching the recorded session on YouTube via the link below:
youtu.be/eaPkPcQQ-EI?si=CWId…
This lecture series is a joint initiative by @astronomy_free and PACS e-Lab.
Warm regards.
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Latest happenings this week at @Skymapperspace ✅
Observation of the week: AD Leo.
Our SkyKeepers observed this red dwarf just 16 light-years away. It’s one of the most active flare stars known, with eruptions that can rise and fade in seconds to minutes.
A reminder of why response time matters in astronomy.
#space #observation #astronomy
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PACS e-Lab is pleased to announce its participation in the 12th Meeting of the BRICS Astronomy Working Group, taking place from 26–30 October 2026 at the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, India.
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PACS e-Lab's presence will highlight our efforts to expand access to hands-on astronomy and citizen science opportunities across Africa. The meeting, themed “Multi-messenger and Multi-wavelength Transients,” will provide an important platform for scientific exchange and
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international collaboration.
PACS e-Lab looks forward to sharing its experiences and exploring opportunities to strengthen astronomy education, citizen science, and research collaboration across Africa and the BRICS community.
🔗 Conference details: web.iucaa.in/ws/~BRICS-2026/…
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