African Astronomical Society launched
The European Physical Society welcomes the creation of the African Astronomical Society (AfAS) and was represented by Prof. J. Bell Burnell at the offical launch in April 2011.
The letter sent by the EPS can be read on e-EPS and more information on the AfAS is available on their website.
The launch of the African Astronomical Society. (from right to left) Pius Okeke (Nigeria), AfAS President; Hakeem Oluseyi (USA), AfAS Immediate Past President; Jacob Ashong, (Ghana) – Treasurer; Susan Murabona (Kenya), Education and Public Outreach Spokesperson.
Image credit – Charles McGruder, Past President of the National Society of Black Physicists.
