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International Astronomical Youth Camp
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The International Astronomical Youth Camp (IAYC) is a summer camp promoting astronomy in a unique international atmosphere, that has been bringing together participants (ages 16-24) from around the world since 1969 🌌🔭
Find out more on our website: iayc.org
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International Astronomical Youth Camp @iayc.bsky.social · Jun 17
Thank you so much for your contributions to making the IAYC possible — we have reached 150 Donorbox donations! If you want to support the IAYC, please find our Donorbox via the link: donorbox.org/support-the-...

Clear skies, and see you all soon 🌌

🔭 #EduSky #astroedu #scienceedu #iTeachPhysics
Text: Would you buy the IAYC a coffee? 30 people subscribed to 3 euros per month equals one full grant per year, on starry background with participants using red light in frame Text: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR 150 DONORBOX DONATIONS! YOUR SUPPORT HAS HELPED FUND... * Equipment * Full grants * ...and more — thank you for your help making IAYC as amazing as always! on starry background Text: HOW DONORBOX WORKS * via your Paypal account * one-time or subscription * cancel anytime * you have the option to cover platform fees or not — we don't mind which ! :) LINK IN BIO <3
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(1/2) Here are more pics of everyday camp life from Klingenthal 2024, the majority taken during NAP! The Non-Astronomical Program (NAP) is a part of what makes the IAYC such a unique educational environment—we work hard, play hard.

🔭 #iTeachPhysics #EduSky #astroedu #scicomm #academicsky #sciedu
Participants laughing in circle during NAP time Participants with their arms up during NAP Participants around picnic table building something Participants laughing in circle
June 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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I did two of these camps many years ago. Just donated so today’s young astronomers can have the same great experiences I did!
iayc.bsky.social International Astronomical Youth Camp @iayc.bsky.social · Jun 17
Thank you so much for your contributions to making the IAYC possible — we have reached 150 Donorbox donations! If you want to support the IAYC, please find our Donorbox via the link: donorbox.org/support-the-...

Clear skies, and see you all soon 🌌

🔭 #EduSky #astroedu #scienceedu #iTeachPhysics
Text: Would you buy the IAYC a coffee? 30 people subscribed to 3 euros per month equals one full grant per year, on starry background with participants using red light in frame Text: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR 150 DONORBOX DONATIONS! YOUR SUPPORT HAS HELPED FUND... * Equipment * Full grants * ...and more — thank you for your help making IAYC as amazing as always! on starry background Text: HOW DONORBOX WORKS * via your Paypal account * one-time or subscription * cancel anytime * you have the option to cover platform fees or not — we don't mind which ! :) LINK IN BIO <3
June 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Thank you so much for your contributions to making the IAYC possible — we have reached 150 Donorbox donations! If you want to support the IAYC, please find our Donorbox via the link: donorbox.org/support-the-...

Clear skies, and see you all soon 🌌

🔭 #EduSky #astroedu #scienceedu #iTeachPhysics
Text: Would you buy the IAYC a coffee? 30 people subscribed to 3 euros per month equals one full grant per year, on starry background with participants using red light in frame Text: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR 150 DONORBOX DONATIONS! YOUR SUPPORT HAS HELPED FUND... * Equipment * Full grants * ...and more — thank you for your help making IAYC as amazing as always! on starry background Text: HOW DONORBOX WORKS * via your Paypal account * one-time or subscription * cancel anytime * you have the option to cover platform fees or not — we don't mind which ! :) LINK IN BIO <3
June 17, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Our very own galaxy — here are some amazing photos of the Milky Way taken in El Solitario, Spain back in 2017! IAYC is a perfect place to learn how to observe 🌌

All images were taken by leader Javier Barrios Martí during camp 🔭

#astrophotography #astroedu #astrophotos #galactic #spacephotography
Milky Way over observation area set up on dirt road Milky Way above mountains in Baños del Montemayor Milky way over observation area on dirt road, participants in frame
April 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Here’s part 1 to the 2025 leader team Q&A! We aim to nurture our participants’ passion for astronomy and learning, and provide an environment at IAYC in which the development of both academic and social skills comes naturally 🌌

🔭 #iTeachPhysics #EduSky #astroedu #scicomm #sciedu #academicsky
April 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Here’s an introduction to the leader team of the 2025 International Astronomical Youth Camp! We can’t wait to meet you all this summer in the Netherlands 🌌

Stay tuned for a leader team Q&A!

🔭 #iTeachPhysics #EduSky #astroedu #astroeducation #scicomm #science #sciedu
April 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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IAYC offers a range of working groups, with topics in astronomy and related sciences!
Participants learn new things in an open, creative environment, where they feel free to ask questions and to collaborate with peers.
Let us know what you’re most excited about via the poll!

🍎🔭🎢 #astroedu
April 16, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Here’s another glimpse into camp life and some astro pictures, from IAYC 2024 in Klingenthal, Germany! The astro pics were all taken by participants last summer, and they can be very proud of themselves :)

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🔭🎢 #EduSky #astrophotography #astroedu #astronomyeducation
starstaX long exposure photo leading to star trails participants smiling and listening to explanations participants working on computer participants having fun during NAP (Non-Astronomical Program)
April 15, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Here are some photos of camp life/working group from IAYC 2024 in Klingenthal, Germany!

The unique daily program and international atmosphere of IAYC foster a creative and distinct learning environment, in which collaboration and connection are highly encouraged!

🔭🎢 #EduSky #astroedu
Welcome IAYC 2024 powerpoint participants smiling in working group on their computers telescope 101 explanations participants being silly in working group
April 4, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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The IAYC’s goal has always been to bring people together, no matter their financial situation. To help us keep the camp as accessible as possible for participants worldwide, we are using Donorbox to fundraise for the IAYC. You can find our page at:
donorbox.org/support-the-...

#EduSky #astroedu 🔭🎢
Support the IAYC using donorbox, donations go towards improving equipment, grant funding, and reducing the camp fee. Thank you for your patronage Grant fund donations: help us make iayc more accessible for aspiring young astronomers worldwide — donate to the grand fund via : paypal, donorbox, or bank transfer thank you for your participation in our quest to fund applicants who need support. photo from klingenthal 2024
April 4, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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Check out these astro photos — all taken by participants at the 2024 International Astronomical Youth Camp in Klingenthal, Germany! They can be very proud of their work :-)

🔭🎢 #astrophotography #astroedu #EduSky
space photo sky photo with trees space photo sun with visible sunspots
April 3, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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Tomorrow there will be a partial solar eclipse! Please remember to take safety precautions so as not to damage your eyes/observational instruments. Find more information about the eclipse and safety measures on NASA’s page at: science.nasa.gov/eclipses/fut...

🔭🎢 #astroedu #EduSky #astrophotography
Text: partial solar eclipse, march 9th 2025, photo eclipse Text with eclipse safety precautions and image of sun from NASA
March 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Let us know what you think about the evolution over the years of the team of educators at our astronomy camp, and what kind of content you’d be interested in seeing next!

#astroedu #space #astronomyeducation 🎢
iayc.bsky.social International Astronomical Youth Camp @iayc.bsky.social · Mar 27
Here’s part 1 to a journey through time — photos of current and former leaders at their first camp and most recent!
At IAYC, the volunteer leaders organize camp and working groups for participants, helping them with their personalized research projects based around topics in astronomy.

🔭🎢 #EduSky
March 27, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Here’s part 1 to a journey through time — photos of current and former leaders at their first camp and most recent!
At IAYC, the volunteer leaders organize camp and working groups for participants, helping them with their personalized research projects based around topics in astronomy.

🔭🎢 #EduSky
March 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Big, bright, and spotty — these images were taken by participants at IAYC 2024. Due to the solar maximum, sunspots were highly visible for the duration of camp, and we were left with some lovely photos of our star (check how the sunspots move as the Sun rotates!) :)

🔭🧪🎢 #astrophotography
Image of sun with visible sunspots Image of sun with visible sunspots
March 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Let us know what you think about these findings for our astronomy camp, and if you have noticed similar trends within your educational environments!

🔭🧪🎢 #EduSky #WomenInSTEM
iayc.bsky.social International Astronomical Youth Camp @iayc.bsky.social · Mar 19
Applications for IAYC 2025 closed a little over a week ago, so we thought it was time for everybody’s favorite discipline — statistics!
text: Gender and nationality statistics for 2023-2025 IAYC applications, with graphic statistics image and telescope!
March 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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All of these awe-inspiring photos were taken by participants at the International Astronomical Youth Camp back in 2016! They did an amazing job :)

🔭🧪🎢 #astrophotography
March 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Applications for IAYC 2025 closed a little over a week ago, so we thought it was time for everybody’s favorite discipline — statistics!
text: Gender and nationality statistics for 2023-2025 IAYC applications, with graphic statistics image and telescope!
March 19, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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The application deadline for the 2025 IAYC is in only a few days, so if you’re 16-24 and passionate about astronomy, get your application in now! Don’t miss out on 3 weeks of stargazing, science, and connecting with like-minded peers from all over the world. Applications close March 9th, 23:59 CEST
Text: International Astronomical Youth Camp, 1-21 August 2025, Apply by: March 9th,23:59 CEST on graphic starry background with telescope Text: Please remember to send in your consent form and to press the final submit button, Images: Participants with telescopes text above: We can’t wait to see you, image: IAYC group of 2024, text below: Clear skies from Klingenthal 2024!
March 4, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Important update for the 2025 International Astronomical Youth Camp – the working group RIZZLER has been removed due to changes in the 2025 Leader Team, while the other working groups remain unchanged.
The website and application portal have been updated to reflect this.
Text: Important update : Changes to the working groups for IAYC 2025 on graphic: Starry background Text: Information: The WG RIZZLER has been removed as an option due to changes in the Leader Team for the 2025 camp. The other working groups remain unchanged. In italics: Reminder: Application deadline is March 9th, 23:59 CEST
February 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Application deadline is in 20 days (March 9th, 23:59 CEST) — if you want to apply, then there’s no time to waste!
When you’re ready, be sure to press the “submit” button on your final application (you’ll receive an email confirmation that the submission was successful).
Apply here: apply.iayc.org
February 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Applications to the 2025 International Astronomical Youth camp are rolling in — join us this summer for hands-on experience with a scientific project, adaptable to all skill levels.

Below is the IAYC 2025 poster pdf, please feel free to share it within your institution!
www.iayc.org/documents/ia...
Text: have you started on your application to the 2025 International Astronomical Youth Camp on graphic starry background with logo Text: where: Netherlands (De Klonie-Ellertshaar), When: first to twenty first of august (camp runs from friday evening to thursday morning), How to Apply: Find all the info about applying on our first info page! applications close march 9th, 23:59 CEST
February 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Applications to the IAYC 2025 are now open!

If you’re 16-24 years old and interested in astronomy, join us for an unforgettable 3 weeks of stargazing, outdoor adventures, and hands-on projects.

Check out our First Info page to apply: www.iayc.org/nextcamp/. Applications close March 9, 23:59 CEST
Text IAYC 2025 on a starry background with a telescope.
January 28, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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Lovely to see this write-up of the @iayc.bsky.social International Astronomical Youth Camp (IAYC). I went twice as a teenager, to Germany in 1984 and Slovenia in 1985, and had a heck of a time. Something to point out to astronomy-curious young people.

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Up at Noon, Out All Night: This Summer Camp Is for Serious Stargazers
For more than half a century, the International Astronomical Youth Camp has attracted aspiring astronomers from around the world.
www.atlasobscura.com
July 12, 2024 at 6:17 AM
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We're on the front page of @atlasobscura!
The incredible Hannah Seo has captured the magic of the IAYC, and told the story of our incredible history as a summer camp. Have a read and let us know what you think! 🔭🎢🍎

www.atlasobscura.com/articles/int...
Up at Noon, Out All Night: This Summer Camp Is for Serious Stargazers
For more than half a century, the International Astronomical Youth Camp has attracted aspiring astronomers from around the world.
www.atlasobscura.com
July 8, 2024 at 4:14 PM