ASFAP Astrophysics and Cosmology
Tuesday 21 June 2022 -
14:00
Monday 20 June 2022
Tuesday 21 June 2022
14:00
Introduction
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Mirjana Povic
(
ESSTI, Ethiopia
)
Introduction
Mirjana Povic
(
ESSTI, Ethiopia
)
14:00 - 14:07
14:07
ASFAP
-
Kétévi Adiklè Assamagan
(
Brookhaven National Laboratory (US)
)
ASFAP
Kétévi Adiklè Assamagan
(
Brookhaven National Laboratory (US)
)
14:07 - 14:14
14:14
The Development in Africa with Radio Astronomy
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Melvin Hoare
(
University of Leeds, UK
)
The Development in Africa with Radio Astronomy
Melvin Hoare
(
University of Leeds, UK
)
14:14 - 14:21
14:21
The LOFAR Global Citizenship radio Array “GLORAY”
-
George Miley
The LOFAR Global Citizenship radio Array “GLORAY”
George Miley
14:21 - 14:28
14:28
Furthering the sustainable development goals in Africa by exposing young children to the beauty, excitement, and perspective of astrophysics
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George Miley
Furthering the sustainable development goals in Africa by exposing young children to the beauty, excitement, and perspective of astrophysics
George Miley
14:28 - 14:35
14:35
The first millimeter-wave radio telescope in Africa: the Africa Millimetre Telescope
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Michael Backes
(
University of Namibia
)
The first millimeter-wave radio telescope in Africa: the Africa Millimetre Telescope
Michael Backes
(
University of Namibia
)
14:35 - 14:42
14:42
Continued gamma-ray observations with H.E.S.S.
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Michael Backes
(
University of Namibia
)
Continued gamma-ray observations with H.E.S.S.
Michael Backes
(
University of Namibia
)
14:42 - 14:49
14:49
Using Astronomy for Development in Africa
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Kevin Govender
(
IAU Office of Astronomy for Development
)
Using Astronomy for Development in Africa
Kevin Govender
(
IAU Office of Astronomy for Development
)
14:49 - 14:56
14:56
The importance of the financial and technical support for the improvement of cosmology in Cameroon and in Africa
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Ragil Ndongmo
(
University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon
)
The importance of the financial and technical support for the improvement of cosmology in Cameroon and in Africa
Ragil Ndongmo
(
University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon
)
14:56 - 15:03
15:03
Low Frequency (< 1GHz) Radio Interferometric Arrays and Radio-Astronomy/Cosmology as an Additional Pathway to the Scientific & Technological Renaissance of Africa
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Patrice Okouma
(
Rhodes University, South Africa
)
Low Frequency (< 1GHz) Radio Interferometric Arrays and Radio-Astronomy/Cosmology as an Additional Pathway to the Scientific & Technological Renaissance of Africa
Patrice Okouma
(
Rhodes University, South Africa
)
15:03 - 15:10
15:10
Discussion
Discussion
15:10 - 15:50