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Welcome to StAnD

StAnD – StudenTs As plaNetary Defenders

An Erasmus+ KA220 project that will bring the exciting subject of Planetary Defence to schools in Europe.

Students will have the opportunity to achieve original discoveries regarding asteroids, meteors and meteorites by conducting real research in the classroom using StAnD’s tailor-made activities. These include meteor camera systems, micrometeorite collection kits, and asteroid search campaigns and follow-up observations. Teachers will receive training by participating in summer schools and enrolling massive open online courses.

This website will be continuously updated with project news and resources.

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Join the Project

Join StAnD and bring the subject of Planetary Defence to your School.

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Learn more about StAnD

Find out more about StAnD project on our About Page.

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Discover our Resources

Here you can find concepts, tools and materials developed by the project.

StAnD Asteroid Search Campaigns

Join StAnD Asteroid Search Campaigns organised in collaboration with the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC).

News

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS). Photo by: Teresa Direitinho

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) visible in the night sky

Great news for aspiring astronomers and planetary defenders! The spectacular comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is currently visible in our night sky.

StAnD featured at the European Researchers Night 2024

StAnD at the European Researchers Night

The StAnD project was featured at the European Researchers Night 2014 in Greece and Portugal.

AST 2024 PT5 approaching

The small asteroid 2024 PT5 will remain under the gravitational pull of our planet for two months before leaving. Unfortunately, it won’t be visible to the naked eye.

1st StAnD Asteroid Search Campaign to Start

We’re excited to announce the Asteroid Search Campaigns for StAnD.

Sneak Preview of the Micrometeorite Toolkit

During StAnD, students will have a chance to hunt for micrometeorites. Each participating school will receive a micrometeorite toolkit, like the one in this photo.

Citizen Science Prize for AiM and partners - featured

From International Cooperation to Citizen Science Prize

Paul Breitenstein, who took part in the StAnD Summer School 2024 in Marathon, Greece, has been awarded a Citizen Science prize!

Italian StAnD Team Spreads the Word in Turin

On 24 July, the Italian StAnD Team held the first Multiplier Event in Turin.

StAnD Summer School: Turning Theory into Practice!

The first StAnD Summer School, held in Marathon, Greece, was an opportunity for participating teachers to meet each other and get to grips with this amazing project to bring comets, asteroids and meteorites into the classroom.

Summer School Programme Now Available

The StAnD summer school programme is now available. Get ready for an unforgettable week of professional development in Greece!

Second StAnD Project Meeting

From 23 to 24 May 2024 the partners of StAnD met in person in Oeiras, Portugal.

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