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And our #IAUGA2024 articles have been shared in an #IAU announcement: https://iau.org/news/announcements/detail/ann25003

From the #TFOM perspective, we're always happy to help answer questions about better #online and #hybrid meetings and provide advice - please feel free to reach out if you're interested! 🔭

International Astronomical Union | IAU

Show threadThe Future of MeetingsJan 25, 2025
The other half of this pair of @NatureAstronomy Comments focuses on the vision behind #IAUGA2024, exploring the motivation and realisation of its key goals of #accessibility, #impact and #sustainability - you can find it here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-024-02447-w #TFOM
A historic XXXII IAU General Assembly for a lasting African legacy - Nature Astronomy

The XXXII IAU General Assembly, held for the first time on the African continent from 6–15 August 2024, marked a historic milestone in the global astronomy community. Driven by a bold vision, the event highlighted Africa's growing scientific capacity, and embodied the African spirit of Ubuntu, emphasizing accessibility, impact, and sustainability.

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We also shared lessons learned from #IAUGA2024 as part of a pair of articles, ours focusing specifically on the #technical aspects of realising large #hybrid conferences - hybrid conferences *are* possible and affordable! 🔭 Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-024-02448-9 #TFOM
Accessible hybrid conferences are possible and affordable at large scale - Nature Astronomy

In August 2024, the International Astronomical Union General Assembly was held for the first time on the African continent, as a fully hybrid and open-access conference. This opportunity to approach such a traditional and historical event from a new perspective encouraged a spirit of innovation enabled by emerging technologies.

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The Future of MeetingsJan 25, 2025
Last year was a really busy year for us, especially in the #astronomy world 🔭 Two major #TFOM activities involved partnering with @astrosocaus on #ASA2024 and the IAU GA NOC on #IAUGA2024 and we have just had our findings released publicly 🙌
Dr. John Barentine FRASSep 2, 2024

As athletes gathered in Paris for the 2024 Olympic Summer Games, the "Olympics of Astronomy" convened half a world away. At the International Astronomical Union's 32nd General Assembly, dark skies were on the agenda. Read about astronomers' involvement in the dark skies movement and how related concerns were top of mind at this year's event.

https://www.darkskyconsulting.com/blog/dark-skies-and-the-olympics-of-astronomy

#IAUGA2024 #IAU #Astronomy #DarkSkies #LightPollution

Dark Skies and the "Olympics of Astronomy"

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Prof Heino FalckeAug 18, 2024

Last week our fantastic RAS medal-winning AMT Mobile Planetarium team took center stage at the International Union Meeting in Cape Town, where they were visited by Nobel prize winner and next IAU president Brian Schmidt. Last Friday I spoke to the new students in Windhoek and listened to their stories and experiences. Amazing next generation coming there. #iauga2024

#astronomy #astrodon #planetarium #scicomm

Dr. John Barentine FRASAug 15, 2024

A parting gift from #IAUGA2024, announced after the fact in a press release: our IAU resolution on Dark and Quiet Skies was approved by the voting membership.

https://www.iau.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iau2410/

International Astronomical Union | IAU

Show threadDr. John Barentine FRASAug 15, 2024
The Dark & Quiet Skies session ends with a wrap-up and a plea from the session chairs: please think about what @iau_org can be doing about these issues in the next triennium (2024-27). #IAUGA2024 #Astronomy2024
Dr. John Barentine FRASAug 15, 2024
Nalayini Davies (@idadarksky Board) presents a draft best practice for #astrotourism development resulting from insights gained from surveying existing International Dark Sky Places. The working group that produced it now seeks community feedback. #IAUGA2024 #Astronomy2024
Dr. John Barentine FRASAug 15, 2024
The final Dark & Quiet Skies session of the day is underway. Aparna Venkatesan (Univ. of San Francisco) presents the results of an @idadarksky task force whose charge was to establish a framework for advocating for dark skies around a core of environmental and social values. #IAUGA2024 #Astronomy2024