Central Monrovia
Montserrado County
Unlocking the cosmos from Liberia
Liberian Astronomical Society
Opening Liberia's sky to every curious mind through school outreach, citizen science and hands-on astronomy 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
Programme updates
A completed learning event—and what LAS is preparing next.
Watch the completed Introduction to Astronomy Series 2 recording and follow Liberia's next national space-science programme.
15Aug 2026
Completed LAS learning event
Introduction to Astronomy Series 2: Our Place in the Universe
Held online on 15 August 2026, this 75-minute session featured Rashidi Mkwinda of Mount Meru Astronomical Observatory, Tanzania, and explored where humanity fits within the vast universe.
Watch the full recording on YouTube04–10Oct 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.
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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.
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School outreach
Direct engagement with students in Kakata, Buchanan, Paynesville and Central Monrovia through astronomy and STEM conversations.
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Practical astronomy
Guided astrophotography, image processing and citizen-science participation that connect learners with real astronomical material.
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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.
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Publications & presentations
Sharing astronomy research from Liberia with the world.
Transit Photometry and Light Curve Modeling of the Hot Jupiter HAT-P-36 b Using MicroObservatory Robotic Telescope
Daniel Ayorinde Obajemu
Presented under LAS affiliation, this poster documents transit photometry and light-curve modelling of HAT-P-36 b using the MicroObservatory Robotic Telescope.
View presentation recordCapturing the Cosmos: Using Astrophotography to Inspire Astronomy in Liberia
Sadayah Isaac Davis
An LAS poster on practical astrophotography as a tool for astronomy education, school outreach and public engagement in Liberia.
View presentation recordExploring Statistical Correlations in Exoplanet Transit Parameters: A Study of Over 250 Light Curves by Citizen Scientists from Developing Countries
Miracle Chibuzor Marcel et al., including Daniel Ayorinde Obajemu
Daniel contributed as a coauthor to a citizen-science study analysing more than 250 exoplanet transit light curves from participants in developing countries.
View presentation recordDocumented portfolio
Every image is connected to the activity it records.
Explore dated classes, outreach visits, certificates and astrophotography training from the LAS activity record.
Introduction to Astronomy Series 2: Our Place in the Universe
School outreach in Central Monrovia
Astronomy outreach in Paynesville
Latest from LAS
Recent activities, presented accurately.
Introduction to Astronomy Series 2: Our Place in the Universe
LAS hosted a 75-minute online learning session with Rashidi Mkwinda of Mount Meru Astronomical Observatory, Tanzania, exploring humanity’s place in the universe as an official pre-World Space Week event.
Read updateSchool 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 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 partner
Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO)Robotic-telescope education resource
International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC)Asteroid-search participation programme
Pan-STARRSAsteroid-search survey data through IASC
NASA Exoplanet WatchExoplanet citizen-science participationWorld Space WeekLiberia national coordination
SGACLiberia NPoC networkLas Cumbres Observatory and IASC are listed as programme affiliations, reflecting LAS participation in robotic-telescope learning and asteroid-search activities. Pan-STARRS reflects the survey images used through IASC, while NASA Exoplanet Watch reflects LAS members' participation in exoplanet citizen science. These listings do not imply direct institutional partnerships. World Space Week and SGAC are national-role affiliations through Liberia's WSW coordination and SGAC National Point of Contact office.
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