Astro-Guide Training
The astronomy guide training blends essential naked-eye and binocular astronomy skills with Kenya’s rich ecological and cultural heritage. Rather than focusing purely on scientific astronomy, it instead emphasises low-equipment practical astronomy skills integrated with culturally and ecologically relevant knowledge about the night sky.
Through daytime lectures and practical evening sessions, participants will learn equatorial astronomy fundamentals, night sky navigation, the ecological role of the night sky for Kenya’s biodiversity, and the cultural significance of the cosmos through Kenyan tribal stories. The course equips guides to deliver captivating, locally relevant night sky tours, enriching the local tourism experience, and fostering a deeper appreciation for Kenya’s nocturnal heritage.
1. Accessible Astronomy
Learn equatorial astronomy basics and night sky navigation through theoretical training and practical sessions, and using binoculars and digital tools for stargazing.
2. Ecological awareness
Explore the nocturnal ecosystem’s role in wildlife conservation and how the moon, stars, and artificial lighting influence Kenya’s biodiversity and overall ecosystem health.
3. cultural heritage
Discover Kenyan cultural astronomy and tribal stories about the cosmos, offering a deeper understanding of local beliefs to enrich any night sky experience.
