Central Monrovia
Montserrado County
Unlocking the cosmos from Liberia
Opening Liberia's sky to every curious mind.
We connect young Liberians with astronomy through school outreach, citizen science and hands-on learning.
Kakata
Buchanan
Paynesville
Central Monrovia
Our reach across Liberia
Documented astronomy engagement in four destinations.
The map marks places where LAS has documented school outreach, introductory astronomy learning or public science engagement.
National outline based on Natural Earth boundary data. Markers indicate documented activity destinations, not county coverage.
Paynesville
Montserrado County
Kakata
Margibi County
Buchanan
Grand Bassa County
Impact at a glance
Growing access to astronomy, one activity at a time.
Current LAS activity records show more than 400 students reached, more than 10 activities and events, and four documented destinations.
400+
Students reached
Through documented astronomy and STEM engagement
10+
Activities and events
School outreach, classes and practical sessions
4
Documented destinations
Across Montserrado, Margibi and Grand Bassa
Upcoming events
What LAS is preparing next.
Two major opportunities are ahead for learners, educators and partners interested in astronomy and space science in Liberia.
15Aug 2026
Upcoming LAS learning event
Introduction to Astronomy: Series 2
The second session in LAS's introductory astronomy series, continuing accessible foundational learning for students and astronomy enthusiasts.
16Days
18Hours
26Minutes
49Seconds
04–10Oct 2026
National space-science programme
World Space Week Liberia 2026
Liberia's coordinated World Space Week programme under the global theme “Rocket Revolution,” featuring astronomy and space-science activities during 4–10 October 2026.
66Days
09Hours
26Minutes
49Seconds
Featured national initiative
World Space Week Liberia 2026
Explore Liberia's national programme, participation opportunities and updates for 4–10 October 2026 under the global theme “Rocket Revolution.”
Visit the official event websiteWhy LAS exists
A national science culture starts with access.
The Liberian Astronomical Society is a youth-led astronomy and STEM initiative founded on 12 April 2025. We create opportunities for students to encounter astronomy, work with real data and see themselves in science.
Learn about LASOur work
From first questions to real contribution.
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Astronomy education
Campus classes, introductory sessions and hands-on workshops that make astronomy understandable to learners at the beginning of their journey.
Learn more02
School outreach
Direct engagement with students in Kakata, Buchanan, Paynesville and Central Monrovia through astronomy and STEM conversations.
Learn more03
Practical astronomy
Guided astrophotography, image processing and citizen-science participation that connect learners with real astronomical material.
Learn more
Impact in practice
Astronomy is reaching classrooms beyond Monrovia.
LAS has engaged students across Montserrado, Margibi and Grand Bassa through school visits, introductory lessons and public science conversations.
- Booker Washington Institute in Kakata
- Multiple high schools in Buchanan City
- Schools in Paynesville and Central Monrovia
Science participation
Young people can contribute to astronomy from Liberia.
LAS participants have taken part in IASC image analysis and practical astrophotography training. The portfolio documents certificates, processed images and learning activities without adding unsupported research totals.
Explore practical astronomy
Documented portfolio
Every image is connected to the activity it records.
Explore dated classes, outreach visits, certificates and astrophotography training from the LAS activity record.
School outreach in Central Monrovia
Astronomy outreach in Paynesville
Introduction to Astronomy
Latest from LAS
Recent activities, presented accurately.
School outreach in Central Monrovia
The LAS team visited Assembly of God Mission High School on Buchanan Street and Monrovia College & Industrial Training School, Inc. for interactive discussions on astronomy, space science and STEM education.
Read updateAstronomy outreach in Paynesville
An LAS classroom outreach introduced students at 72nd, Paynesville to astronomy and encouraged their interest in science education.
Read updateIntroduction to Astronomy
LAS collaborated with Ghana Astronomical Science on an introductory astronomy session for students in Liberia and Ghana.
Read updatePartners & affiliations
Connected locally and globally.
LAS works with organizations that expand access to astronomy, STEM learning and citizen science, while contributing to international networks through Liberia's national coordination roles.
PACS e-LabAstronomy and citizen-science partner
SkyMapper Inc.Telescope and technology partner
STEMarts LabSciArt and education partner
Science Plus LiberiaLocal STEM education partnerWorld Space WeekLiberia national coordination
SGACLiberia NPoC networkWorld Space Week and SGAC are listed as national-role affiliations, reflecting LAS leadership through Liberia's WSW coordination and SGAC National Point of Contact office.
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