This month marks 3 years since Prof Mike Gore ( ANU) passed on. He used to say " There are no prima donnas in science engagement". Your commitment to purposeful and meaningful public engagement remains our source of inspiration. @ANU_CPAS # scicomm
Check Saturn , Mars and Mercury in the morning skies.May presents opportunities to see some meteor showers, asteroid Pallas , globular clusters etc. Here is your guide and sky map: https://t.co/gk9VZQTC3V
Dr Nxomani , the Deputy CEO of @NRF_News highlighting the impact of SA based and led research infrastructure projects - by design these projects have included socio-economic and human capital development aspects. Excellence and impact! #icri2022
Here is your guide (https://t.co/vLy98xNJXS) to the celestial jewels , this month. Enjoy your stargazing , you will have to wake up early this month to see the bright planets of the solar system . Enjoy.
After an archiving audit of the UCT Human Skeletal Collection in 2017, the university discovered that it had 11 skeletons in its collection that were unethically obtained by the institution in the 1920s.
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We're happy to announce that Sutherland tours are now open in a limited capacity for December
Day Tours: Mon – Sat, max 12 people
Evening Tours: Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat, max 15 people
Cape Town Open Nights and other tours remain suspended
Book here:
https://t.co/Lbzn17GtAF
Join us today at 13:00 as the scientists behind the planetarium film "Rising Star" discuss the film, the stars, and incredible South African Astronomy.
Zoom link: https://t.co/RKyPAXfjln
@SKA_Africa@AstronomyUCT@DanielCunnama@SpaceRangerSall
Join us for an exciting talk , entitled " Stars on Zoom" by Dr Derek Fish on Monday, 30th November at 14h00SAST. Here is the link : https://t.co/I8H8KW22zV
#SAAObeyond200
As part of SAAO and SALT's continued commitment to socioeconomic development, SALT will be funding an Educator in Maths and Science to assist at the schools in Sutherland.
We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates at the link below:
https://t.co/a166rskHzh
This week presents an opportunity to engage family and neighbours in some naked eye stargazing , point out the 5 bright planets and if have access to a telescope , show them Uranus and Neptune;https://t.co/VmstWfkTMI
Join us for a series of talks, the 1st will be given by Dr Beatriz Garcia at 14h00 SAST on the 10/11/2020. Here is the link : https://t.co/0p9M051hJ5 #SAAObeyond200
Join us for a series of exciting and informative talks this week. focusing on the teaching and learning of science. The first talk on the 10th at 14h00 will be given by Dr Beatriz Garcia on sensorial resources for teaching astronomy. see the link : https://t.co/ure1GbliTe
Join us for an exciting talk tomorrow that explores the relations between indigenous and modern astronomy, " First Australians , First Astronomers" by Dr Stacey Mader and Prof Duane Hamacher @SAAOOutreach@SAASTEC1
# indigenous
https://t.co/BLuLDDlnaZ
AstroFest- SA’s first Digital Astronomy Festival Launches!
Jointly presented with @GhtScifest
20-23 October 2020
Don’t miss out! With activities for the whole family, competitions, evening lectures, live stargazing, and music.
Full programme here: https://t.co/Kmi675h3Me
The SAAO will, in October 2020, celebrate 200 years of existence as an astronomical observatory!
We're proud to announce the SAAO 200 Virtual Symposium which will be a fully virtual, interactive experience from Tues, 20 October through Fri, 23 October.
https://t.co/4GFcPPPJIG