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Audio Guide to the Galaxy

Audio Guide to the Galaxy

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A guided tour of the night sky as seen from Perth, Western Australia, exploring the stories and science of astronomy, space science and space travel. It's a planetarium presenter in your pocket - just download, head outside, and press play. The Audio Guide to the Galaxy is proudly presented by Scitech.Scitech Astronomia Astronomia e scienze spaziali Scienza
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  • September Night Sky Guide: Venus & Mercury at Sunset, Moon Meetups, and Ophiuchus

    September Night Sky Guide: Venus & Mercury at Sunset, Moon Meetups, and Ophiuchus
    Sep 2 2026
    Leon and Sharna preview September’s night sky, starting with Venus shining brightly in the western sky just after sunset, and noting that Mercury will join it low in the west in the second half of the month. They recommend using the Moon as a guide: on September 14 the Moon sits near Venus, and on September 17 it sits near the subtly red star Antares, the heart of Scorpius, which also helps locate the Milky Way stretching roughly north–south and shifting toward the western sky in the evening. They explain the September equinox on September 23, when day and night are roughly equal, and introduce the constellation of the month, Ophiuchus (the serpent bearer), visible from anywhere on Earth and sometimes traversed by the Sun. Highlights include Barnard’s Star, a nearby fast-moving red dwarf, and Kepler’s Supernova (1604) and the related system RS Ophiuchi.
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    16 min
  • August 2026 - Venus, Sagittarius & the Centre of the Galaxy!

    August 2026 - Venus, Sagittarius & the Centre of the Galaxy!
    Aug 1 2026
    In this episode of the Audio Guide to the Galaxy, join me as we explore the stunning night sky of Perth in August. Discover the brilliance of Venus dominating the western horizon and learn about the best times to spot the crescent moon alongside this bright planet. I'll guide you through the mesmerizing Milky Way, with tips on identifying Scorpius, and discuss the elusive Perseids meteor shower. Although eclipses this month won't be visible from Australia, I'll share insights on their significance and upcoming astronomical events, including the exciting launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope. Tune in for a captivating journey through the cosmos and the wonders awaiting you in the night sky.
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    21 min
  • July 2026: Moon Day, Virgo Cluster & Egg Shaped Stars

    July 2026: Moon Day, Virgo Cluster & Egg Shaped Stars
    Jul 1 2026

    What's up in July? Best time to see the Milkyway, Moon Day & Virgo Cluster.

    What's up in the Night Sky for July?

    In the West - Jupiter going going gone. Venus is still super bright & swings by Regulus in Leo constellation July 10. To the East - see Mars in the morning. Pleiades, Taurus, Aldebaran. Bets time of year to see the Milky Way!

    Dates of interest:

    July 7: Earth at aphelion

    July 10: Venus close to Regulus in Leo

    July 20: International Moon Day

    July 29: Full Moon

    Constellation of the month:

    Virgo & the wheat laden maiden.

    Virgo Cluster with 1300+ galaxies!

    M87's Black Hole image

    https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/resources/teachable-moment/how-scientists-captured-the-first-image-of-a-black-hole/

    Spica - Leon's Hypothetical Egg Boys

    https://particle.scitech.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bin_000001-egg-boys.png

    Image: Hypothetical appearance of stars in an ellipsiodal binary. Credit: Smith/Scitech

    For more space news check out https://particle.scitech.org.au/atoms-galaxies/the-sky-tonight-july-2026/

    Got a question? Chuck it in the comments and we will try to answer it next episode!

    The Audio Guide To the Galaxy is recorded at Scitech on Whajduk Noongar Land.
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    18 min
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