IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach

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Astronomy for everyone

The IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach (OAO) is a joint project of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), under the auspices of the National Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS) of Japan.

Contact Information

National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, 2 Chome-21-1 Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-8588, Japan
[email protected]

IAU Offices and Centers

Office for Astronomy for Development
Office for Astronomy for Education
Office for Young Astronomers
Minor Planet Center (MPC)
Centre for the Protection of the Dark and Quiet Sky from Satellite Constellation Interference

Global Projects and Themes

100 Hours of Astronomy
Women and Girls in Astronomy
Dark and Quiet Skies
Inclusive Astronomy Communication

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