Thanks to our generous donors, the five telescopes we were able to
purchase are on their way to Libya! They're making the trip by sea
from the US and will arrive soon.
Atiyah Alhasadi of the Roaya for Astronomy and Space
Applications Foundation that created the school astronomy clubs and
is providing support shared the plans for the program once the
telescopes arrive.
The first priority is to train the teachers and supervisors to
operate the telescopes. Next up will be workshops for the
students to learn about the telescopes and observing the sky.
Observing activities will follow as each school is ready.
This training from experience astronomers is essential, and is a
reason Astronomy for Equity chose to support this program. It has
all the makings of a successful and sustainable program. We've seen
how programs can fail without this.
March and April bring exams and holidays during the month of
Ramadan (March 22 to April 21). Activities will resume in May, with a lot of fun summer activities planned
for the students and their families.
We'll share photos once we have them. And stay tuned for another
great cause with telescopes going to schools in Ukraine that have
requested them.
Thank you all once again for helping make these students dreams
come true.
