Astronomy in Vietnam

In this paper we summarize the history and current state of astronomy in Vietnam. Future plans for the development of astronomy education and research in Vietnam are summarized and some avenues suggested. These include the construction of a planetarium in Hanoi, and the development of a curriculum f...

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Published in:Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union 2006-08, Vol.2 (SPS5), p.129-133
Main Authors: Lan, Nguyen Quynh, Huan, Nguyen Dinh
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Contributed Papers
Curricula
Developing countries
Education policy
LDCs
Observatories
Science education
Science history
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Summary:In this paper we summarize the history and current state of astronomy in Vietnam. Future plans for the development of astronomy education and research in Vietnam are summarized and some avenues suggested. These include the construction of a planetarium in Hanoi, and the development of a curriculum for an undergraduate major and a Master's degree in astrophysics at some Universities, as well as the development and operation of an observatory in Hanoi.
ISSN:1743-9213
1743-9221
DOI:10.1017/S1743921307006862