In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Morocco, the International Astronomical Union expresses its heartfelt condolences to colleagues, friends and families in our Moroccan community who have suffered great loss. We stand together with our national and international community in support of our fellow astronomers who have been affected by this tragic event.

The Atlas Dark Sky Foundation and the Oukaimeden Observatory have jointly set up a web page for donations to help the victims.

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