Global Hands-On Universe Conference 2026
Observation of the Total Solar Eclipse
10-14 August 2026 – Logroño, Spain
Global Hands-On Universe invites members, educators, scientists and astronomy enthusiasts to register for the GHOU 2026 Conference, to be held at the Biblioteca de La Rioja, in the city of Logroño, Spain, from 10 to 14 August 2026.
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The highlight of the meeting will be the TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE on August 12, an unique opportunity to witness a spectacular celestial event in the company of a worldwide entourage.
Enabling teachers and students throughout the world to do what astronomers do!
Meet Our Keynote Speakers
Why is this conference special?
Total Eclipse
Join us on site to witness an unforgettable celestial event.
Global Conference
Attend in person or watch online from anywhere in the world.
Inclusive
You’ll be part of a global inclusive system that works and will improve your students’ lives.
Interactive
We can truly share experiences from many of our schools worldwide thanks to modern communication systems.
Main Scientific Topics
GHOU conference creates a platform for professional astronomers and educators to meet and share hands-on and minds-on learning in the framework of the Global Hands-on Universe network.
SESSIONS WILL COVER:
Artificial Intelligence in Education
Astronomy Education Research
Astronomy for Development
Astronomy for Equity and Inclusion
Best Practices in Astronomy Education and Outreach
Citizen Science
Cultural Astronomy and Archeoastronomy
International Collaborations in the Virtual World
Research in the Classroom with Robotic Telescopes
Top banner and website featured image background image: composite of seventeen images showing the progression of a total solar eclipse at the NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio on Monday, April 8, 2024; Credits: NASA/Jordan Salkin.