Fifty-one years ago from today, Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet citizen, made the historic feat of becoming the first man in space — a move that sparked the...
The 5th meeting of the Governing Board of the African Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in English was held on 22nd March, 2012...
Sky gazing event organizers of the Ethiopian Space Science Society, set up their telescopes in the grounds of Entoto Hills, ready to show visitors the...
Professor Gezahegne Yirgu, the managing Director of ESSS, began the general assembly by welcoming the society members, university representatives and...ESSS
Ethiopia is Bidding for OAD Regional Office for Africa
As Ethiopia is the headquarters of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and the African Union, as well as home for other major international organizations, might also play a very significant role for the development of Space science and Astronomy field in the continent. It will be the junction point to reach all African Leaders and International Diplomats to involve in Astronomy and Space Science development in Africa.
It has been announced that Ethiopia along side with Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and others, who have long involved in space science and astronomy adventure, has shown an interest to host regional nodes of Astronomy for Development (OAD). But Ethiopia has submitted detail proposal strongly supported by the government to host Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) office for Africa.
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A Visit to Jupiter, Moon, Venus from Entoto Hills
Sky gazing event organizers of the Ethiopian Space Science Society, set up their telescopes in the grounds of Entoto Hills, ready to show visitors the highlights of a night sky, which was the last program of ESSS 6th General Assembly, on 3rd of March, 2012. The event went ahead even though the early evening was windy and cold, and yet the weather did not dampen enthusiasm. Over 250 members braved the cold and were rewarded by the clear sky when they were able to gaze at Jupiter, Moon, Venus and several other distant star systems.
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