The Observers Notebook - Astronomy Outreach with Pranvera Hyseni

Episode 227 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to Pranvera Hyseni — founder of Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo, driving force behind Kosovo’s first National Observatory and Planetarium, and one of the most influential young voices in global astronomy education. Pranvera shares her remarkable journey from discovering the night sky in post-war Kosovo to becoming a worldwide leader in science outreach, earning international recognition and even having asteroid 45687 Pranverahyseni named in her honor. We explore how she built Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo (AOK) from a one-person dream into a national movement reaching tens of thousands of students, teachers, and families each year. She discusses the challenges of grassroots outreach, the role of female leadership in STEM, building a planetarium from the ground up, and how amateur astronomers everywhere can empower their own communities. Whether you’re an educator, an amateur astronomer, a student, or simply someone who loves the night sky, Pranvera’s story is a masterclass in what passion, persistence, and creativity can accomplish. You can contact Pranvera at: lelahyseni@hotmail.com For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: You can also support this podcast at Patreon: Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud:

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This episode is 01:10:16 long.

This episode was published on Jan 15, 2026.

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