Promoting radio astronomy in Ghana through school visits and Astronomy Clubs

Abstract The Promoting Radio Astronomy in Ghana through School visits and Clubs (PRAGSAC) project was an intervention to promote astronomy education schools Ghana. It initiated by a group of enthusiastic students who were trained radio astrophysics under Royal Society/Newton Fund UK termed Development Africa with Astronomy. team’s aim is expose school children increase their interest the sciences. Approximately 800 from seven junior high positively impacted this project. clubs formed selected practical lessons taught. kids visited largest single telescope at Kuntunse Accra amazed about engineering science that it undertakes. For patrons clubs, teacher training workshop organised for them, so as equip them manage clubs. feedback teachers exceptionally positive, implying PRAGSAC has helped inspire more pursue courses consider careers within