Please Look Up

As we head into the Noongar season of Makuru, Leon is joined by Amanda, a Scitech Planetarium Presenter, to talk all about what you can spot in the June night sky.

The duo highlight the constellation of Ophiuchus 'the serpent-bearer' and guide you on how to spot Venus, Mercury, and Jupiter.

Amanda also highlights the importance of a space mission called JUICE.

To find out more about the WA space news, visit: www.particle.scitech.org.au/category/space/

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Host: Leon Smith

Guest: Amanda Hunter

Producer: Zaya Altangerel

This month we're giving you some tips on how to spot the likes of Mars, Venus and Orion in the May night sky.

The duo also recount the launch of Space X Falcon 9 rocket. Some say it was a complete failure, others say it was a great success. Find out why the event was so polarising.

To find out more about the WA space news, visit: www.particle.scitech.org.au/category/space/

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Host: Leon Smith

Guest: Damon Hill

Producers: Zaya Altangerel & Michael Gatt

Leon ventures out to Exmouth, Western Australia to experience the 2023 Ningaloo Total Solar Eclipse. He's joined by special guest Dr Robin Cook from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) who gives us an in-depth look into the total solar eclipse.

The duo also discuss how our galaxy is changing and what working at ICRAR is like.

For more WA space news visit: www.particle.scitech.org.au/ To learn more about Dr Cook's research, visit: www.icrar.org/people/rcook/

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Host: Leon Smith

Guest: Dr Robin Cook

Producers: Zaya Altangerel and Michael Gatt

Leon is joined by Brandi, a Scitech Planetarium Presenter and lover of the night sky, to talk all about the upcoming 'hybrid' total solar eclipse.

Highlights of their discussion include :

• Why everyone is so excited about this upcoming eclipse

• What makes a 'hybrid' eclipse

• How best to view the eclipse

If you've already heard enough about the eclipse, the duo also highlights all the different constellations and planets you can look out for in the WA night sky this month.

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Host: Leon Smith

Guest: Brandi Wahl

Producer: Zaya Altangerel

Our host Leon is joined by Damon, one of Scitech's expert Planetarium Presenters, to highlight the different constellations and planets visible in the March night sky. The duo also ponder upon the role of 3D printers in space exploration, as well as the question of 'Why should we care about space exploration?'

To find out more about WA space news, visit: https://particle.scitech.org.au/category/space/

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