Call for Papers (2026, Issues 1 and 2)

We invite authors to share their teaching and methodological experience and practical developments. The journal is published online with open access; no fees are charged for processing or publishing articles. All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review.

Below we announce the main themes of the first two issues of the journal. These themes define the focus of the issues; however, submissions on other topics within the overall scope of the journal are also welcome.

2026, Issue 1 — recommended submission before 8 February 2026

Integration of Astronomy into the School Physics Curriculum
We welcome contributions devoted to the inclusion of astronomical content in the school physics curriculum: descriptions of integration models, lesson and module designs, reports on electives and optional courses, and analyses of how the course structure and learning outcomes change. It is important that articles address not only what to teach, but also how to organise learning activities in class and in extracurricular formats.

We are especially interested in papers describing the use of modern educational tools in an integrated physics–astronomy course, as well as materials on in-service teacher training programmes and professional support for teachers who are adopting astronomical content.

2026, Issue 2 — recommended submission before 14 June 2026

Practice of Research Activities
We are looking for descriptions of real projects carried out by school and university students in astronomy, astrophysics and related fields, as well as models for organising such projects in schools, institutions of supplementary education, planetariums, science parks and universities. We are interested both in individual case studies and in systemic solutions: research-oriented courses, project modules, summer schools, distance-learning formats and work with open astronomical data.

Educational and research projects by school and university students are preferably submitted jointly with the scientific supervisor, with a particular focus on the methodology of organisation and the educational outcomes of the work.

Development of Local Systems of Astronomy Olympiads and Competitions
We welcome contributions on olympiads, tournaments, contests, marathons and other intellectual competitions in astronomy: their aims, structure, organisational and methodological approaches, and the role such events play in identifying and supporting motivated students. We are interested not only in descriptions of regional and municipal models and examples of successful practice, but also in analyses of emerging problems and typical difficulties, as well as practical recommendations for organisers, teachers and coordinators of the olympiad movement at different levels.