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Ethiopian Space Science Society
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A nonprofit, civil society organization that promotes and advances astronomy, space science, and space technologies in Ethiopia through space awareness activities, educational programs, and a nationwide developmental program.
We recognize his long-standing commitment, his invaluable support to the Society since the establishment of the EORC, and his continued role as our board member. We wish him continued success in his scientific leadership role and future endeavors!

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#ESSS #SpaceScience #Astrophysics
November 7, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Dr. Alemiye's exceptional work in observational astrophysics and stellar evolution is a significant contribution to the field.

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#ESSS #SpaceScience #Astrophysics
November 7, 2025 at 11:17 AM
ይህ መርሃግብር በየወሩ ከአንድነት ፓርኮች ኮርፖሬሽን ጋር በመተባበር ለህዝብ በነጻ የሚዘጋጅ ዝግጅት ሲሆን፤ የቀጣዩን የከዋክብት ምልከታ መርሃግብር ቀኑን በቅርቡ እንደምናሳውቅ ከወዲሁ እንገልጻለን።

#ESSS #Stargazing #Astronomy #UnityPark #SolarObservation #Sunspots #Moon #SpaceScience #PublicOutreach #Saturn #AddisAbaba #Ethiopia #Telescope #FreeEvent
October 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
በመቀጠልም አመሻሹ ላይ በሥነ ፈለክ ተመራማሪዎች አማካኝነት በፕሮግራሙ ስለሚመለከቷቸው የሠማይ አካላት ገለጻ የተደረገ ሲሆን፤ ተሳታፊዎች ጨረቃን እና የምሽቱ ድምቀት የነበረችውን ማህፈድን (ሳተርንን) ከነቀለበቷ እና ጨረቃዎቿ መመልከት ችለዋል።

#ESSS #Stargazing #Astronomy #UnityPark #SolarObservation #Sunspots #Moon #SpaceScience #PublicOutreach #Saturn #AddisAbaba #Ethiopia
October 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
መርሃግብሩ በፀሐይ ምልከታ የተጀመረ ሲሆን ተሳታፊዎች ልዩ ፊልተር የተገጠመላቸው ቴለስኮፖችን እና የፀሐይ መመልከቻ መነጽሮችን በመጠቀም በፀሐይ መግነጢሳዊ ኃይል አማካኝነት የሚፈጠሩትን የጸሐይ ጥቁር ነጠብጣቦችን (Sunspots) ይበልጥ ለመረዳት ችለዋል።

#ESSS #Stargazing #Astronomy #UnityPark #SolarObservation #Sunspots #Moon #SpaceScience #PublicOutreach #Saturn
October 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Thinking of visiting?

Accessibility: The planetarium is open to the public, but contacting the institute prior is needed.

For more, Visit: ssgi.gov.et

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#EntotoObservatory #SSGI #Planetarium #EORC #SpaceScience #AddisAbaba #Ethiopia #STEMEducation
October 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Opened in 2024, it's a 'semi-mobile' planetarium with a 5-metre dome that can fit about 25 to 30 people at a time.

The centre offers a full 360-degree view of the cosmos, making it a brilliant educational tool for students, researchers, and any space enthusiast.

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October 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
We're focusing on the planetarium at the Entoto Observatory and Research Centre, which is run by the Space science and geo-spatial institute (SSGI).

Opened in 2024, it's a 'semi-mobile' planetarium with a 5-metre dome that can fit about 25 to 30 people at a time.

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October 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🎟️ Admission: Adults/Students – 150 ETB | Children – 100 ETB
🕒 Showtimes: 9:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. (Closed Wednesdays)

Plan your visit: unitypark.et

#EthiopiaScienceMuseum #Planetarium #STEMEducation
October 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
With a 24-metre dome and room for 200 visitors, the Dome Theatre provides a 360-degree viewing experience that takes audiences on a journey through space. 🌠

#AddisAbaba #Ethiopia
October 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Our first spotlight is on the Dome Theatre at the Ethiopian Science Museum, located in Addis Ababa opposite Unity Park.

It is one of the most advanced facilities of its kind in Africa.

#Planetarium #SpaceScience
October 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Important Reminders:

🎟️ The event is free, but Friendship Park's standard entrance fee may apply.
🧣 Evenings can be chilly, so please dress warmly.
🌦 This event is weather-dependent.

#ESSS #StarGazing #Saturn #AddisAbaba #Ethiopia #Astronomy #SpaceScience
October 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Event Details:

📅 Date: Saturday, 25 October, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Venue: Friendship Park, Addis Ababa

Don't miss this cosmic experience!
October 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
What You'll Observe: 🔭

Our astronomers will guide you as you view:
☀️ The Sun (safely with a solar filter before sunset) 🌘 The craters and seas of the Moon
🪐 Saturn and its magnificent rings!
October 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Students also gained hands-on experience by safely observing the sun through a telescope and special solar viewing glasses. This event aimed to deepen their understanding of space science and spark their interest in pursuing careers in STEM.

#WorldSpaceWeek #WSW #ESSS #SSGI
October 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The program featured lectures on basic astronomy and offered students guidance on the academic paths they can pursue for a future career in the space sector.

#WorldSpaceWeek #WSW #SpaceOutreach #Sungazing #ESSS #SSGI
October 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM