It’s not every day your classroom reach extends 400km above earth, but for a group of learners, a 12-minute International Space Station flyover turned into the conversation of a lifetime….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!…
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