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SUMMARY:P17 - Connecting Astronomy with Environmental Stewardship: A Commu
 nity Based Public Outreach Model at Bosscha Observatory
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DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Fauzia La Fatsa (Bandung Institute of Technology)\nP
 ublic outreach has become an essential part of the role of modern astronom
 ical observatories\, complementing research and education by building conn
 ections with surrounding communities. However\, outreach activities have r
 elatively limited emphasis on demonstrating how astronomy can be connected
  to environmental issues that are directly relevant to surrounding communi
 ties. This project aims to develop a community based public outreach model
  that connects astronomy with environmental stewardship by drawing on the 
 ecological context of Bosscha Observatory\, Indonesia.\n\nDeveloped as par
 t of the 2026 Bottom-Up Public Engagement Program\, the model adopts a par
 ticipatory approach that integrates astronomy education\, environmental ou
 treach through astronomy\, and Sundanese ecological knowledge. Outreach ac
 tivities begin by introducing the origin of water in the Universe and Eart
 h's uniqueness as a habitable planet. These ideas are then connected to th
 e role of Bosscha Observatory as a water recharge area within the upper Ci
 paganti watershed\, providing a scientific context for discussions on loca
 l environmental conservation. \n\nThe outreach model brings together local
  schools\, youth organizations\, farmers\, women's groups\, university stu
 dents\, and community partners through educational workshops\, field obser
 vations\, environmental action\, and collaborative reflection. Throughout 
 these activities\, astronomical concepts are introduced in the context of 
 local environmental issues\, helping participants relate astronomy to envi
 ronmental challenges in their own communities.\n\nBy connecting astronomy 
 with locally relevant environmental issues\, the model broadens the role o
 f observatories beyond research and education to include public engagement
 . Although developed in the context of Bosscha Observatory\, the model dem
 onstrates how locally relevant environmental issues can serve as an effect
 ive entry point for astronomy public outreach. This approach may be adapte
 d by other observatories seeking to strengthen relationships with surround
 ing communities.\n\nKeywords: Astronomy public outreach\, Community engage
 ment\, Environmental stewardship\, Environmental education\, Observatory\n
 \nhttps://indico.narit.or.th/event/238/contributions/915/
LOCATION:Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort\, Mactan\, Cebu
URL:https://indico.narit.or.th/event/238/contributions/915/
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