Pan - African Citizen Science e - Laboratory 🌍

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Pan - African Citizen Science e - Laboratory 🌍

@pacselab

We promote STEM education through hands-on activities in Astronomy and Space Science in Africa 🌍

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Pan - African Citizen Science e - Laboratory 🌍@pacselab·1h

and we now use it in schools.” Through this initiative, students are gaining hands-on experience observing the night sky, helping to spark curiosity and bring astronomy closer to their everyday learning. Learn more about our telescope project: pacselab.space/telescopes/

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One of the handheld telescopes we donated to the Steps into Space Association, Morocco, in collaboration with Jean Pierre Grootaerd , has been making a meaningful impact. The founder, Ms. Salma Regaibi, shared: “Honestly, the telescope has been very useful to us,

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There are also a good number who could not finish. We shall continue to mentor them through the process as we look forward to the application reopening between September and October, 2026

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across Africa, to apply for this great opportunity. We are glad that, for the first time, we recorded a significant number of groups from Morocco, Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Algeria who were able to complete their applications before the deadline.

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The @ARISS_Intl - Amateur Radio on the International Space Station application for Africa, which began in February, ended on March 27. PACS e-Lab campaigned and encouraged various stakeholders, including space agencies, university student groups, and STEM education platforms

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that the international community is taking note of their efforts. We hope they will continue to observe, analyze, and submit their observations, contributing meaningfully to global scientific research and advancing our understanding of exoplanets

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A couple of days ago, many of our citizen scientists who have participated in the exoplanet project received certificates from @AAVSO in recognition of their contributions. This came as a surprise, and we are truly glad, because it gave them a strong sense of belonging—knowing.

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PACS e-Lab will continue to work with the Nigeria Space Agency through her to ensure continuity.

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Mrs. Joy Olayiwola, delivered a second presentation at the African Astronomers Conference on the recent NASRDA @ARISS_Intl - program. Mrs. Olayiwola’s involvement in the program made it not only possible but also successful.

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Highlights from Ms. Joy Olayiwola’s presentation at the ongoing African Astronomers Conference 🌍✨ Photos captured and shared by attendees in the conference hall.

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Pan - African Citizen Science e - Laboratory 🌍@pacselab·22 Mar

Mrs. Olayiwola's group came 1st place in the DataScience Hackathon. Congratulations 🎉

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Pan - African Citizen Science e - Laboratory 🌍@pacselab·22 Mar

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Pan - African Citizen Science e - Laboratory 🌍@pacselab·22 Mar

Meet Mrs. Joy Olayiwola, affiliated with the Nigeria Space Agency. She has also been collaborating with PACS e-Lab since 2021. Mrs. Olayiwola is attending the astronomy conference at the University of Botswana and will be representing PACS e-Lab in our plenary session.

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Pan - African Citizen Science e - Laboratory 🌍@pacselab·21 Mar

These asteroid discoveries were confirmed by the IASC International Astronomical Search Collaborative Headquarters

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Pan - African Citizen Science e - Laboratory 🌍@pacselab·21 Mar

We report the discovery of two asteroids in 2025 by citizen scientists affiliated with the Paradox Team, Egypt. 2025 DU64: K. Louis, M. Rezkallah, D. Maher 2025 DS44: J. Abdeladaim, S. Mabrouk, Z. Sameh

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Pan - African Citizen Science e - Laboratory 🌍@pacselab·17 Mar

A simulated aerial view of asteroid 2025 BQ11, discovered by Mai Mohamed (she/her), who participated in asteroid hunting in January 2025 with the Paradox Team Egypt. This asteroid discovery was confirmed by the International Astronomical Search Collaboration

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Pan - African Citizen Science e - Laboratory 🌍@pacselab·17 Mar

We report the discovery of asteroid 2025 BQ11 by Ahmed Mohamed Mohy, who participated in asteroid hunting in January 2025 with the Paradox Team, Egypt. This asteroid discovery was confirmed by the International Astronomical Search Collaboration

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Pan - African Citizen Science e - Laboratory 🌍@pacselab·17 Mar

We report the recent confirmation of asteroid 2025 CE19 by MPC and IASC. This asteroid was detected in 2025 by Mustapha Benguesmia and R. Lallouah, affiliated with The Algerian Astronaut. This marks the group’s second asteroid discovery.

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Pan - African Citizen Science e - Laboratory 🌍@pacselab·14 Mar

Ours is loading...PACS e-Lab is representing Africa 🌍💪🏽

Skymapper@Skymapperspace

SkyMapper nodes are lighting up around the world. 🌏Different continents. 🌌Different skies. 🌐One connected network. Every new telescope adds another vantage point, another observer, another piece of the sky we can watch together. The network is growing. And with it, our ability to see the universe in real time.

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Pan - African Citizen Science e - Laboratory 🌍@pacselab·13 Mar

Members of the Asteroid Afronauts team from Kenya, who participated in the November/December 2025 Pan-Africa Asteroid Search Campaign. IASC wishes you Happy Hunting!

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