The IAU Symposium on 'Neutral Hydrogen In and Around Galaxies in the SKA Era' will be hosted from August 13– 15, 2024, at the 2024 General Assembly in Cape Town, South Africa.

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NRF-SAASTA and NRF-SAAO joined forces to exhibit at the 2024 Rand Show. They engaged with visitors, young and old, sparking curiosity and fostering a deeper understanding of the scientific landscape in South Africa.

More here: saasta.ac.za/media-room/new…

Get ready for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse!
On April 8th, this breathtaking celestial event will sweep across North America, gracing Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Don't miss this rare spectacle! 🌞🌑

Learn more here: bitly.ws/3gT37

#IAUGA2024 #AmericaLookUp

Deadline Extension 📢📢📢

The new deadline to submit an application is April 28th, 2024 and the application can be submitted via this form:

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#WomenInSTEM

The NRF is celebrating a major milestone in its history and will hold a number of events during the 2024/25 financial year in honour of its quarter century of impact as South Africa’s premier science council: nrf.ac.za/the-national-r… #NRF25years

ON Highlights: 23.3.2024:

🚀 Dr. Christian Hettlage took us on a journey through the cosmos with his talk on 'Black Holes' and the excitement didn't stop there - we explored history and took a ride on the iconic McClean Telescope's hydraulic floor 🌟

#OpenNight #NRFSAAO

🌌🚀 We couldn't be more grateful for the 3000+ abstract submissions for #IAUGA2024 ! To all the astronomers, sponsors, and supporters, 'we love you 3000'!

Thank you for making this event out of this world! 🌟

Learn more here: bitly.ws/3fFze

#Astronomy #ThankYou3000

Do you know of a researcher who has made a meaningful contribution to SA’s research environment? The NRF invites nominations for the 2024 NRF Awards. Please follow this link for details: nrf.ac.za/2024-nrf-award….

Deadline for nominations: 12 April 2024

🔭 Kamil Hassim presents Spectra I, the next iteration of his Connect South Africa residency.

Working with engineers at SALT, the installation repurposes defunct astronomical lenses to cast a rainbow into space, expressing fundamental physics as an embodied phenomenon.

𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐊𝐀𝐓 𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐊𝐀 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝟕 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

Follow the link below to register
sarao.ac.za/open-days/

Two unforgettable days at the Botanical Gardens in Johannesburg, where we engaged with young minds! Our activities included exoplanet painting, exhibitions and storytelling sessions.

These two days were filled with excitement, inspiration and lasting impact on all who joined us!

Join Petronella, a PhD student in astronomy NRF|SAAO, as she shares her cosmic journey. 🔭

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Join us at #IAUGA2024 for more astronomy talks and the endless wonders of the universe. 🌠

#AfricaLookUp #Astronomy2024

#AmateurAstronomyTips

🌞 Remember: never stare directly at the Sun! ☀
As an amateur astronomer, your safety comes first.

Explore our Main Sequence Star safely with Solar Telescopes, designed for stunning views of phenomena like Sun Spots. 🌟

Image credit: NASA

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