The presentation which started at 12:05 pm was on “The importance of astronomy to Ghana. The pupils were curious and excited to learn about astronomy.
The presentation which started at 12:05 pm was on “The importance of astronomy to Ghana. The pupils were curious and excited to learn about astronomy.
Day 1: Sessions were on Scientific Method, Earth, Moon, sun and eclipse, solar system and Galaxies. Presentation was done by the PRAGSAC team and activities were carried out with the patrons at the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI).
The PRAGSAC team met with the school Heads via Google Meet during the AG project onboard meeting on 17th June 2022 to introduce the team and the Astronomy in Ghana project to them.
The PRAGSAC team took part in the Eratosthenes’s experiment March, 2019 (measure radius of the Earth using the sun’s shadow) with Jerremite International School, West Legon and Unity Baptist Academy School, Achimota Ghana astronomy club members in a worldwide experiment.
A heartfelt thank you to Achimota School that welcomed us with open arms for the Empowerment for Girls in Astronomy and Space Science program and our exciting Star Gazing event!
