Support for AMT floods in
Opening doors to a world of possibilities
The AMT project hopes that with their planetarium, they can instill a curiosity for science and math among young Namibians.
Since the launch of the Africa Millimetre Telescope (AMT) project in May 2022, the mobile planetarium has accommodated 12 000 people.
The planetarium was donated by the AMT project to the University of Namibia (Unam), with the aim of giving back to the Namibian community.
According to the liaison officer of the AMT project, Zandre Duvenhage, unfortunately not everyone can become scientists, but this project might just change the way some students feel about math and science.
"Through this project, we want Namibians to be curious and learn more to become problem solvers," he said.
Support
He said some of the challenges they are experiencing are logistics-related.
"It is difficult to get the planetarium to remote locations."
The Namibian business community took action and offered their support. Gondwana Collection opened their accommodation facilities for the team travelling through Namibia to bring the mobile planetarium closer to them.
The Lithon Foundation sponsored a vehicle to make travel more accessible, along with administrative support.
Nedbank recently pledged N$450 000 over the next three years.
Fly Namibia has pledged a flight once a month for the next two years, making sure the team reaches remote locations.
Fly Namibia general manager Nerine Uys said this is more than a collaboration.
"It's a gateway to a brighter future for the children of Namibia. We believe in the power of aviation to connect people. Together, we are opening the doors to a world of possibilities," she said.
The planetarium was donated by the AMT project to the University of Namibia (Unam), with the aim of giving back to the Namibian community.
According to the liaison officer of the AMT project, Zandre Duvenhage, unfortunately not everyone can become scientists, but this project might just change the way some students feel about math and science.
"Through this project, we want Namibians to be curious and learn more to become problem solvers," he said.
Support
He said some of the challenges they are experiencing are logistics-related.
"It is difficult to get the planetarium to remote locations."
The Namibian business community took action and offered their support. Gondwana Collection opened their accommodation facilities for the team travelling through Namibia to bring the mobile planetarium closer to them.
The Lithon Foundation sponsored a vehicle to make travel more accessible, along with administrative support.
Nedbank recently pledged N$450 000 over the next three years.
Fly Namibia has pledged a flight once a month for the next two years, making sure the team reaches remote locations.
Fly Namibia general manager Nerine Uys said this is more than a collaboration.
"It's a gateway to a brighter future for the children of Namibia. We believe in the power of aviation to connect people. Together, we are opening the doors to a world of possibilities," she said.
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