Global Sky Partners
LCO launched the Global Sky Partners program in 2017 with the goal of inspiring students, teachers and the public around the world to engage in astronomy and science endeavors. LCO annually provides over 1,000 hours of observing time on our telescope network to educational organizations.
The Global Sky Partners are a diverse group of educators and scientists who run their own fully-supported education projects and investigations using our telescopes.
Current Global Sky Partners
Filtered by Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
100 hours for 100 schools
100 hours for 100 schools (100/100) is a collaboration between several organizations involved in providing high quality and well supported astronomy education programs. The 100 schools come from the 1,300 …
Astrolab (Starlight in the university lab)
Astrolab is a tutorial, based on telescopic observations, to learn how to do science and discover that science can be challenging, interesting and manageable. This tutorial has been developed primarily …
Astronomy & Astrophysics Awareness in Nigeria
The Astronomy & Astrophysics Awareness project in Nigeria, seeks to make STEM-based studies more intuitive, by incorporating computer-based simulation to facilitate learning and retention of Astronomy and Astrophysics. We hope …
Observing with Einstein
Participants in this programme have the opportunity to communicate and work with other participating schools around the world. Together, they discuss gravity’s effect in astronomy and discuss creative project ideas. …