What the Society builds.
Observatories, a bus full of telescopes, a publication and a store: the work that lasts beyond any single event.
Historical achievement
Entoto Observatory and Research Center
Established by the Society and later transferred to the Ministry of Science and Technology, now the Ministry of Innovation. It is no longer run by ESSS.
About the observatory →
Flagship project
Lalibela Research and Astronomical Observatory Project
Testing two mountain sites near Lalibela for an international optical and infrared observatory, with the Amhara Regional Government and the universities of Bahir Dar, Gondar, Mekelle and Woldia. The largest space science project the Society manages.
Read about the project →
Outreach project
Astrobus Ethiopia
Mobile outreach combining astronomy, science, technology, art and innovation, with Ethiopian and international professionals travelling between communities.
Explore the journeys →
Digital platform
Hewa+
The Society's platform for space news, blogs and a podcast, in English and Amharic: 100,000 people reached so far.
About Hewa+ →
Society store
Space Merch
Apparel, stickers and gear from the Society's own store, where every order goes toward its programmes.
Visit the store ↗
Research and learning
Citizen Science Project
Students and the public doing real research, free: an asteroid search with IASC, astrophotography and a mentored research programme.
Take part →
Coming soon
Felek
The Society's eLearning platform for space education, from basic to advanced. Early access is open.
About Felek →The Society builds these with others — see its partners and recent agreements.