Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo is a non-governmental, nonprofit organization dedicated to research, public outreach, and political advocacy for projects related to astronomy, planetary science, and space exploration in Kosovo.[1] The aim of the organization is to develop and build the first observatory and planetarium in Kosovo.[2]
History
editThe organization was founded in 2015 by Pranvera Hyseni.[3] Hyseni has a B.A. degree in geography from the University of Pristina and is a student of Planetary Science at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Hyseni became interested in astronomy at a young age and founded the organization to spark interest among young people in Kosovo.[4] Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo has worked with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in Kosovo on bringing lecturers to public schools across the country.[5]
On 20 June 2024, the National Observatory and Planetarium of Kosovo opened to the public. The facility is located about 32 km (20 mi) outside of Pristina.[6]
References
edit- ^ Park, Ryan S. "45687 Pranverahyseni". NASA.gov. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ Graziano, Nancy (5 November 2020). "Weekly Space Hangout: November 4, 2020 – Pranvera Hyseni, Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo". Universe Today. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ Saker, Anne (5 May 2018). "One woman's drive to rebuild her nation — through the stars". USA Today. Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ Graziano, Nancy (5 November 2020). "Weekly Space Hangout: November 4, 2020 – Pranvera Hyseni, Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo". Universe Today. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Explore Alliance Ambassadors - Pranvera Hyseni". Explore Scientific. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ Hannikainen, Diana (2024-06-26). "New Observatory Opens in the Young Country of Kosovo". Sky & Telescope. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
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