BRICS Collaboration 'Vital' for African Astronomy: New President of African Astronomical Society
15:59 14.04.2025 (Updated: 18:28 14.04.2025)
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BRICS Collaboration is 'Vital' for African Astronomy, Says New President of African Astronomical Society
“We plan to enhance this collaboration, particularly amongst the BRICS countries,” Amare Abebe told Sputnik Africa, highlighting the need for more student exchanges, joint research, and shared expertise.
Key points from Abebe’s remarks:
🪐Access to astronomical data must be democratized across Africa, regardless of where telescopes are physically located;
🪐 Reliable internet, cloud infrastructure, and cross-border scientific mobility are essential;
🪐 Astronomy can stimulate technological innovation, educational outreach, and even rural tourism;
🪐 Africa has its own deep-rooted astronomical heritage, which should be highlighted through astro-tourism;
🪐 Spin-off technologies from astronomy can benefit sectors like agriculture, weather forecasting, and data science;
🪐 If Africa doesn't invest in space sciences, it risks being left behind in future space exploration efforts.
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“We plan to enhance this collaboration, particularly amongst the BRICS countries,” Amare Abebe told Sputnik Africa, highlighting the need for more student exchanges, joint research, and shared expertise.
Key points from Abebe’s remarks:
🪐Access to astronomical data must be democratized across Africa, regardless of where telescopes are physically located;
🪐 Reliable internet, cloud infrastructure, and cross-border scientific mobility are essential;
🪐 Astronomy can stimulate technological innovation, educational outreach, and even rural tourism;
🪐 Africa has its own deep-rooted astronomical heritage, which should be highlighted through astro-tourism;
🪐 Spin-off technologies from astronomy can benefit sectors like agriculture, weather forecasting, and data science;
🪐 If Africa doesn't invest in space sciences, it risks being left behind in future space exploration efforts.
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Sputnik Africa | X
