josephcaruana/ October 23, 2019/ Uncategorised/ 0 comments

I recall many people’s hopes for an astronomical observatory since the time I was a junior member of the Astronomical Society of Malta. Today, an MoU was signed between the University’s Institute of Space Sciences and Astronomy and the Eco-Gozo directorate within MGOZ for such a project to move forward, and we’re all very excited about what it will mean for public engagement and students’ research projects alike.

There are three aspects to this project.  Firstly, it will serve as a tool for a number of research projects. Secondly, it will be serving an educational purpose, whereby we shall be able to reach out to students of all ages in order to cultivate interest in the sciences and deliver the message that it is important that we conserve our Dark Sky Heritage Areas. Thirdly, there is a cultural dimension to it. Astronomy is often described as the oldest science; humankind has looked at the sky from the earliest of times, asking questions about the universe, its origins and humanity’s place within it. It is a subject that captures the imagination of people of all ages, and this observatory will help foster a sense of curiosity about the mysteries of our beautiful universe. three aspects to this project.  Firstly, it will serve as a tool for a number of research projects. Secondly, it will be serving an educational purpose, whereby we shall be able to reach out to students of all ages in order to cultivate interest in te.

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