IAU GA 2024 🌍

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

Missed any activities, symposia, focus meetings, or sessions at #IAUGA2024? No worries! Everything is freely accessible on our YouTube channel. Catch up on all the action and insights here: @iaugeneralassembly2024?si=ROgU1L7mfhODjzsM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@iaugeneralass… 🌍✨

As Kevin mentioned, countless people worked tirelessly behind the scenes, even if you didn’t see them on stage. Here are just a few of them, but our gratitude extends to everyone who made this event possible. Thank you all! 🙌

For the first time ever, the IAU GA was fully accessible to the world and freely streamed. This historic step brought the world's largest astronomy meeting to everyone, everywhere. 🌍

🎶 Celebrating a historic moment at IAU GA 2024 with a vibrant rendition of 'Shosholoza'—a powerful symbol of South African culture. This milestone event not only marked the first GA in Africa but also highlighted the beauty of sharing cultures. 🌍

🌍 Mark your calendars! The next IAU General Assembly is in Rome 2027, and Chile 2030 was just announced during the closing ceremony. The official handover to Rome delegates also took place. Exciting times ahead!

🎉 Last week’s Cultural Evening at IAU GA 2024 was unforgettable! Sharing our cultures brought us closer together. Let’s carry this feeling home with us. 🌍

📸 The professional photos from the IAU GA 2024 are available. Check out the gallery and see if you can spot yourself among the stars! flickr.com/people/astrono… 🌟 #Astronomy2024

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! 🌟!

🌍 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!

The GA has come to a close, but the adventure continues! Now it’s time to explore the beauty of South Africa. 🌍✨ Discover the stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and incredible wildlife. Your journey has just begun—see you out there!

🌍 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

🌍 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!

We’re excited to share that Rome, Italy will be the destination for the IAU General Assembly 2027! This event promises to be a remarkable gathering in the Eternal City. @mediainaf #astronomy2024

📸 Here are a few snaps from yesterday at IAU GA 2024. Enjoy these moments from the day! 🌟

🌟 The final curtain falls today at IAU GA 2024! 🌟 It’s our last dance and final act of an incredible journey. 🎭✨ Join us as we wrap up this unforgettable week. Check out the highlights and stay tuned for our closing moments!

Presenting the last edition of Umnyele wezulu, the lAU GA 2024's daily journal. Read it here: astronomy2024.org/daily-newspape…

Check out some highlights from today’s Young Astronomers Lunch at the IAU GA 2024! Great conversations, new connections, and a bright future for astronomy. 🌍

🎉 Had your fill of the opening ceremony excitement? Get ready for the grand finale! At the closing ceremony on August 15, we’ll reveal the host of the 2030 IAU General Assembly. Don’t miss this historic moment! 🌍✨

🌌 Catch #IAUS394: All-Inclusive AGN at IAU GA 2024! 🗓️ Dr. Beatriz Mingo will discuss "Multiwavelength AGN Classification in the Age of Big Data" on 15 August 2024, 08:30-10:00. Stream it freely here: astronomy2024.org/day-8-august-1… #Astronomy2024

🌟 Join Kevin Govender, Chair of IAU GA 2024, for a Venue Walkabout at 8 AM! Get an exclusive tour and insights into the event space. Follow the walkabout live here: youtu.be/-_8JXvE1dhk