IAU European Regional Office of Astronomy for Development Signing ceremony (IMAGE)

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IAU European Regional Office of Astronomy for Development Signing ceremony

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IAU European Regional Office of Astronomy for Development Signing ceremony at Leiden University, the Netherlands. From left to right: Prof. Dr. Huub Röttgering (Director, Leiden Observatory), Dr. Vanessa McBride (Acting Director, IAU Office of Astronomy for Development), Prof. Dr. Piero Benvenuti (IAU General Secretary), Hon. Prof. Dr. Naledi Pandor (South African Minister of Science and Technology), Prof. Dr. Geert de Snoo, (Dean, Leiden University Faculty of Science), Prof. Dr. George Miley (Author of IAU Astronomy for Development Strategic Plan, Leiden University), Prof. Dr. Roger Davies (President European Astronomical Society), Dr. P. Russo (Head of Astronomy & Society Group, Leiden Observatory).

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Leiden University, the Netherlands/P. Rusch

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