Our Mission
To raise awareness of astronomy and space sciences; to provide observational support to our university students, the Children’s University, and all institutions in Istanbul, from kindergartens to universities; and to conduct educational and informational activities for the public during significant astronomical events.
Our Vision
- To procure and install the observation and experimental instruments required in the fields of astronomy and space sciences.
- To cooperate with relevant faculties and departments within other universities on astronomy-related activities.
- To organize, support, or participate in national and international scientific meetings, including congresses, conferences, symposiums, seminars, and similar events.
- To organize educational and informational activities for the public on space and astronomy and to inform the public.
- To organize summer schools and educational programs and issue certificates of participation to participants.
- To develop and support science-and-society projects and provide consultancy or serve as an instructor.