Audio Guide to the Galaxy – Details, episodes & analysis

Leon and Beth take you through what you’ll find in the night sky in the month of September, 2024.

They discuss how to spot Saturn in opposition, identify Venus as the evening star, and locate the Southern Birds constellations. They also explain the significance of the equinox and the upcoming supermoon.

Leon shares his tips on using apps to find faint constellations and sneaks in a fun fact about the moon’s orbit.

To find out more about the WA night sky, search for “the sky tonight” on scitech.org.au.

Leon and Amanda discuss the night sky in August 2024, highlighting the Milky Way and the constellations Scorpius and Sagittarius. They share tips for spotting the teapot asterism and the potential appearance of a new star in Corona Borealis. The hosts also talk about Venus shining brightly in the evening sky and the close approach of Mars and Jupiter.

Leon is joined by Amanda, a Scitech Planetarium Presenter, to give you tips on how to spot Saturn, Jupiter, Venus and Mercury alongside a peculiar constellation known as Pavo the Giant Space Slug.

The duo also update us on the Chandrayaan-3 mission. And explain how India's ADITYA-L1 is going to study the Sun.

To find our more about the WA night sky, visit: www.scitech.org.au/explore/the-sky-tonight/

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Host: Leon Smith

Guest: Amanda Hunter

Producer: Zaya Altangerel

As we head into the Noongar season of Djilba, Leon is joined by Amanda, one of Scitech's expert Planetarium Presenters to talk all things stargazing.

In addition to highlighting all that we can currently see in the WA night sky, Amanda answers the question of "What exactly is a blue moon?"

To find our more about the WA night sky, visit: www.scitech.org.au/explore/the-sky-tonight/

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Host: Leon Smith

Guest: Amanda Hunter

Producer: Zaya Altangerel, Michael Gatt & Alyshia Gatani

Leon is joined by Professor Steven Tingay, the Deputy Executive Director of ICRAR, to talk all about the Murchison Widefield Array.

Join us as we discover the:

• purpose of the ground-breaking telescope
• meaning behind the MWA's Wajarri name
• MWA's influence on the Australian economy and more!

To find out more about the WA night sky, visit: www.scitech.org.au/explore/the-sky-tonight

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Host: Leon SmithGuest:

Professor Steven Tingay

Producers: Zaya Altangerel, Michael Gatt & Alyshia Gatani

Leon is joined by Sharna, a Scitech Planetarium Presenter, to talk all about what you can spot in the July night sky – including the International Space Station!

The duo also try to comprehend the mind boggling task set for the Euclid Consortium.

To find out more about the WA night sky, visit: www.scitech.org.au/explore/the-sky-tonight/

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Host: Leon Smith

Guest: Sharna Lambert

Producers: Zaya Altangerel & Michael Gatt

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 night sky, visit: www.scitech.org.au/explore/the-sky-tonight/

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Host: Leon Smith

Guest: Amanda Hunter

Producer: Zaya Altangerel

Leon is joined by Damon, one of Scitech's expert Planetarium Presenters, to talk all about how to spot 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 night sky, visit: www.scitech.org.au/explore/the-sky-tonight/

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Host: Leon Smith Guest: Damon Hill Producers: Zaya Altangerel & Michael Gatt

Leon ventures out to Exmouth, Western Australia to watch the hybrid total solar eclipse. Afterwards, he sat down with Dr Robin Cook from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) to further discuss the special event.

To find out more about the April night sky, visit: www.scitech.org.au/explore/the-sky-tonight/

Find out more about Dr Cook's research via www.icrar.org/people/rcook/

Credits Host: Leon Smith Guest: Dr Robin Cook Producer: 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 total solar eclipse that's about to occur over Exmouth, WA. The duo answer questions like 'what makes a solar eclipse so special?' and 'how can we safely view the solar eclipse?'

To find out more about the WA night sky, visit: www.scitech.org.au/explore/the-sky-tonight/

Credits Host: Leon Smith Guest: Brandi Wahl Producer: Zaya Altangerel