The Lycée Français International Denis Diderot de Nairobi hosted an inspiring Astronomy Week, offering students and families an immersive experience combining space science, cultural knowledge and hands-on learning.
One of the highlights was a conference on Apollo 14, led by Colonel Christopher Roosa, son of astronaut Stuart Roosa, who shared personal stories and insights into lunar exploration and life in space.
The programme continued with Benoît Hazard, Director of the CNRS Regional Office in Nairobi, who presented his research on sky reading among nomadic societies in northern Kenya. Mark Letoluo, Director of the Emanyatta Cultural Center, then explained how the Maasai interpret celestial and natural elements in daily life.
A school planetarium installed in the auditorium allowed primary students to explore the universe, before the week concluded with a night sky observation session led by Travelling Telescope, featuring views of the Moon, Saturn and Jupiter through professional telescopes.
This Astronomy Week reflects LFIDD’s commitment to an open, interdisciplinary and engaging educational approach.
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