INFORMATION PORTAL OF THE MARSHAL'S OFFICE OF THE KUJAWSKO-POMORSKIE Region IN TORUŃ

The Polish Astronomical Society will oversee the programmatic aspect of the activities of the Copernicus Astrobases. The regional self-government has also reached an agreement with local governments to maintain their infrastructure at an appropriate level. Soon, highly engaging workshops and scientific activities will begin. The regional self-government is allocating PLN 1.5 million for this purpose in the near future.

– Not all astrobases were operating at the same level, which is why local government officials have committed to their revitalization. We are currently in the process of renewing this unique project, and I am pleased that we have both the necessary funds and dedicated people – emphasized Marshal Piotr Całbecki.

– Toruń is an important national and European center for astronomy. We hope to harness this potential to inspire many young science enthusiasts to take an interest in astronomy – said Professor Marek Sarna, President of the Polish Astronomical Society.

The agreements signed today involve the Polish Astronomical Society, the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Center for Education and Innovation in Toruń, and representatives of twelve local governments where thirteen astrobases are located:

• Unisław Municipality
• Zławieś Wielka Municipality
• Gostycyn Municipality
• City of Gniewkowo
• City of Kruszwica
• City of Dobrzyń nad Wisłą
• Rypin
• Brodnica County (Astrobaza Brodnica, Astrobaza Jabłonowo Pomorskie)
• Świecie County
• Inowrocław County
• Radziejów County
• Żnin County

As a result of today’s agreement, the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Center for Education and Innovation in Toruń will hire coordinator teachers for the Copernicus Astrobases, who will implement a unified educational program for primary and secondary school students. The project also includes organizing local astronomy-themed picnics and participating in training sessions at the Silesian Planetarium in Chorzów.

Additionally, an agreement has been signed with the Polish Astronomical Society for cooperation and substantive support of the astrobases’ activities.

The Kujawsko-Pomorskie network of astrobases was established and has been operating for fifteen years, thanks to the implementation of the marshal’s project funded by European Union resources.

Press Office of the Marshal’s Office

March 28, 2025