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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.

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!

GHOU Conference 2026 starts on the 10th of August.

The conference will be streamed LIVE on GHOU Facebook page for everyone!

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.