Space

A Cosmic Smile Beamed Down at Earth; Did You Catch it? 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 25, 2025April 25, 2025 323 0

Early this morning, a cosmic smile is said to have beamed down at the Earth thanks to a space show put on by the moon, Saturn and Venus. Did you…

Jozi’s Planetarium Underwent a Starry-Eyed Makeover; Hello Digital Dome!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsgiyMarch 12, 2025March 12, 2025 402 0

The Johannesburg Planetarium has undergone a huge upgrade and makeover to become a Digital Dome. Now, it’s open to the public once again and ready to take us all closer…

Astronomy Research Team Explore ‘Cosmic Fountains’ in Ground-Breaking Study 

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyFebruary 13, 2025February 12, 2025 424 0

A powerhouse research team led by the University of Pretoria have helped astronomers on their journey to explore the fascinating formation of giant radio galaxies, the ‘cosmic fountains’ of the…

‘Extracts from the Blind Astronomer’ Exhibition Touches the Stars

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJanuary 8, 2025January 8, 2025 377 0

The exhibition ‘Extracts from the Blind Astronomer’ is offering art lovers a way to touch the stars! With a Braille Star Atlas, unintentional puzzles and interactive pieces, Berco Wilsenach’s work…

University of Pretoria Student Credited With Provisional Asteroid Discovery!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyDecember 6, 2024December 6, 2024 976 0

Rorisang Mahomo has officially been credited with a provisional asteroid discovery, something she describes as “a different kind of good news”!   Pretoria, South Africa (06 December 2024) — You’d…

‘Tuning into our Universe’: Mini Picture Book to Inspire Starry-Eyed Kids!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 9, 2024October 8, 2024 363 0

A mini picture book called ‘Tuning into our Universe’ is being offered freely across South Africa to help starry-eyed kids (and even adults) enjoy a glimpse of life beyond our…

Mobile Planetarium on the Move Brought the Stars to School Children 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 22, 2023 1,275 0

A mobile planetarium hit the road to bring the stars, planets and wonders of space to Tshwane school children—the experience of a lifetime for many who otherwise would not be…

KZN ‘Professor of the Stars’ Awarded for Academic Excellence

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJuly 4, 2023July 4, 2023 360 0

Professor Sunil Maharaj has made the University of KwaZulu-Natal and the South African science community enormously proud after being awarded the prestigious Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award!   KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa…

NASA’s Next Mission Will See The First Woman and Person of Colour on The Moon!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 4, 2023April 4, 2023 584 0

Astronauts haven’t visited the moon in over 50 years. Now, a new crew will adventure back, seeing the first woman and person of colour part of NASA’s next moon mission!…

Watch The 4th of December Total Solar Eclipse Live Feed Here!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeDecember 4, 2021 1,939 0

NASA TV is airing the total solar eclipse live from Union Glacier, Antarctica.   Global (04 December 2021) – A total solar eclipse is now currently underway on Saturday, the…