inspiration – Astronomy for Equity

A telescope in a field at night with the text 'Send telescopes to Ukraine' on top

Crowdfunding Telescopes for schools in Ukraine!

As students in Ukraine continue to look at the stars for inspiration amidst the disruptions brought by war, astronomy clubs

Giving Thanks

Astronomer Mike Simmons: “There is one thing I know of that we can all be grateful for together – the sky.”

Seventeen dark-skinned adults smile for a photo at a dirt camp with tents, signs, and some grass. There are three telescopes.

Astronomy This Giving Season

This giving season we are preparing to launch new projects to bring science to underserved communities through astronomy…

“On a rare clear evening during the summer of 2022, I gazed at the clusters and stars through this window. I shall never forget the exquisite majesty of this distant region which, thanks to Walter Baade, allows me to peer toward the middle of the enormous Milky Way galaxy which is our home.” – David Levy

Eleven female and three male members of the Astronomical Clubs in Libya pose for a picture outdoors by trees and plants. The females are wearing head coverings.

A Letter of Gratitude

This giving season, we are grateful that our crowdfunding campaign succeeded. We are grateful that we have a mission to help others, and we are grateful for your generous donations.

Astronomy Isn’t Just for Astronomers

“Astronomy is not meant just for astronomers. It is meant for the rest of us. It is meant for “we the people” wherever people are.” -David Levy

Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way

Abbas would visit universities and drop in on physics professors unannounced to ask questions about theoretical physics and book recommendations. But it was a more unusual resource that led him into physics experimentation – scrap yards.

We did it! Thank you!!

There are incredible, passionate people everywhere who devote their lives to helping students reach their potential, even in the most difficult of circumstances.

The Astronomy for Equity Mission

In marginalized and isolated communities, astronomy can be the first step on a journey of exploration. First experiences that can change the directions of young lives.

Daily Space: Bringing Telescopes to Students in Libya

This month Astronomy for Equity founder Mike Simmons was interviewed by The Daily Space on CosmoQuest about A4E’s current crowdfunding campaign to send telescopes to Libyan astronomy students!

A female student in Libya smiles while raising her hand in a classroom of Libyan girls studying astronomy.

Astronomy Gives Students Hope

In times of conflict and confusion, many people feel lost – especially children. They lose sight of what they are working towards and instead focus on fear and uncertainty. Having something to dream about can bring intrigue and joy to suffering humans. Especially if that thing is astronomy.

Twenty-three Libyan women and girls with head coverings and a Libyan man in a suit pose for a photo. Behind them is a backdrop with a nebula and galaxies.

Personal Stories from Libyan Students Reveal Dreams for Space Education

” It was a remarkable experience for me to be able to meet an astronaut for the first time, even if it was a Zoom meeting, but it felt like one of my dreams had come true…”

Inspiration Strikes When You Least Expect It

Learning you’ve inspired others can be a great surprise, and delight. Public outreach practitioners or organizers rarely get to hear stories of their successes. Their work is largely a leap of faith…

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