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IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach

Bringing astronomy to the public

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Shared focus

Public engagement is the shared focus: making astronomy approachable, encouraging curiosity and connecting people with the night sky. The office provides an international context for this work.

People and national networks

Astronomy outreach in Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s National Outreach Coordinator connects local astronomy outreach with the IAU’s international network.

  • Kirubel Menberu Alemu

    National Outreach Coordinator

    Kirubel Menberu Alemu

    Ethiopian Space Science Society

    ESSS Managing Director and space science communicator, also involved in EA-ROAD as a volunteer. Previously Ethiopia’s national contact for SGAC.

    January 2024 – August 2027

  • Dr. Alemiye Mamo

    Advisor

    Dr. Alemiye Mamo

    Ethiopian Space Science Society

    Board Member of the Ethiopian Space Science Society.

Official Ethiopia NOC listing and contacts ↗ · Checked 26 October 2026