Pranesthan Govender

Science Enthusiast, Space Science & Galactic Explorer - until my 🚀 is ready, settling with my 8inch celestron and looking up 🔭👌🏼

[NRF|SAAO @SAAO]

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🌟 Celebrate National Science Week with Us from the 1st to the 4th of October 2024! 🌟 Join our special guided tours Tuesday-Friday at 11 AM: 🚀✨

[NRF|SAAO @SAAO]

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🌌✨ Recap: What a stellar open night with Chad Leukes, our UCT PhD candidate specializing in Astronomy Education! In his talk, “What is Astronomy? Why is it Important?”, he explored the significance of astronomy and how students engage with it.

[NRF|SAAO @SAAO]

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🌎 Earth is getting a temporary cosmic companion!🌎

Catch SAAO Instrument Scientist and Astronomer Dr Nic Erasmus on 5-breakfast @5fm with @Nick_Hamman explaining how asteroid 2024 PT5 is joining us as a "mini-moon" for a while.

[International Astronomical Union (IAU) @IAU_org]

IAU Scientific Meetings for 2025 Announced

[IAU GA 2024 🌍 @astronomy2024]

Join us for IAU S 392: "Neutral Hydrogen in and Around Galaxies in the SKA Era" from August 13-15, 2024, in Cape Town, South Africa.

Delve into the latest research on neutral hydrogen with the Square Kilometre Array.

Learn more here: https://t.co/PJ7fOfuJZy

[IAU-OAD @Astro4Dev]

Join us at the @CAPconference for an in-person workshop hosted by Joyful Mdhluli from the Astronomy for Mental Health Team! 🌟 Explore how integrating astronomy can enhance mental well-being.

🗓️ Date: Monday, 24 June 2024
🕓 Time: 16:00 - 17:00
🔢 Session: Parallel Session 8

[Two Oceans Aquarium @2OceansAquarium]

Shaking off the #weekend and diving into a new week! 🐧

Did you know that you can watch our African penguins being fed every day at 11h30 and 14h30? 🐟

Visit and learn about the plight of the African penguin (and how you can help!) 💙

#twooceansaquarium #NotOnOurWatch #NOOW

[NRC Canada @NRC_CNRC]

It’s official! #Canada is now a member of the @SKAO. #NRCAstronomy will represent Canada on this cutting-edge radio telescope project.

Read on: https://t.co/JRAehwZ89r

#EurekaBravo

[SAIAB @NRF_SAIAB]

An MSc opportunity is available for students with a background in aquatic zoology or botany.

Read more: https://t.co/eMTil6XE9f

[The Cosmic Savannah @cosmicsavannah]

We are happy to announce that Season 6 launches on 5 June 2024! 🥳

In the meanwhile, make sure you follow us on all social platforms (Facebook, Instragram, X) so you don't miss out on any announcements!

Keep an eye out for episode 71 tomorrow 👀

#tcs #podcast #astronomy #sa

[NRF-SARAO @SKA_Africa]

SARAO Masters Scholarships

The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) has announced its Master’s Scholarships for the 2025 academic year.

Important Dates:

Call Opens: 27 May 2024
Closing Date: 20 August 2024

https://t.co/EEMQt36zXr

#Scholarships #Research

[IAU-OAD @Astro4Dev]

Interested in becoming an IAU National Outreach Coordinator (NOC)? 🌟NOCs are key representatives for the IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach (OAO), connecting local communities with global astronomy initiatives.

Apply now and join the network!

Learn more: https://t.co/1DYDbxY5Gj

[NRF|SAAO @SAAO]

❄️❄️❄️ Winter has arrived on the plateau in Sutherland 🇿🇦 🏔️❄️❄️❄️

#NRFSAAO #WinterIsHere

[IAU-OAD @Astro4Dev]

SciGirls project aims to empower #girls and their female #teachers through #science, and trains them through #astronomy and its multidisciplinarity as advocates of #STEM in their communities. This will be the second edition of SciGirls in #Ethiopia.
https://t.co/5z7hJH97vK

[IIAstrophysics @IIABengaluru]

"Astro-Tourism & Astro-Entrepreneurship in India Conference"

🗓️👉🏾 Extension of Abstract Submission Deadline To 29 January Midnight!

Instructions at https://t.co/BrXU5KayUR

@dstindia @asipoec @fiddlingstars @IDADarkSky @Astro4Dev @ajaytalwar
#HDSR #Hanle #AstroTourism

[🔭AstroBackyard @AstroBackyard]

The Seagull Nebula at 300mm 📷

My latest image of the Seagull Nebula was captured using a wide-field refractor telescope on a star tracker in the backyard.

This target is pretty huge, making it a great choice for a compact refractor or even a telephoto camera lens.

I managed to collect a full 4 hours of image data last February on a bitterly cold night. If the clouds ever clear wherever you are, you should give this one a try!

Camera: https://t.co/YhQcWAA7j8
Telescope: https://t.co/a7M2fSCS4W
Mount: https://t.co/b3KsMB75jN

[Joyful Elma Mdhluli @joyemmie]

SAAO Open Nights 2024 edition

#astronomy #SAAO #stargazing #AfricaLookUp

[NRF|SAAO @SAAO]

🔬✨ Calling all passionate women and non-binary scientists in Cape Town/Western Cape areas! The call for speakers for Soapbox Science Cape Town 2024 is OPEN! Showcase your science and inspire the community. Apply now: https://t.co/wE98xeCXxq #WomenInSTEM #ScienceCommunication

[NRF|SAAO @SAAO]

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A stellar kickoff to Open Nights 2024 at the Cape Town Observatory this past Saturday 🌠

Professor Oleg Malkov, a powerhouse with over 300 papers to his name, set the vibe with an awe-inspiring talk on the future of Astronomy. 📡