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1 FEB

What’s Up In The Sky? February's Stellar Stargazing Guide

We're going to the MOON! This episode Alyshia and Leon discuss the exciting Artemis II launch returning humans to the moon. Space fails include the Cancellation of Mars Sample Return, an Indian Polar Satelite Rocket Explodes taking 14 satellites with it - oops! Alyshia's brain breaks and Leon received yet ANOTHER spam call during recording. Night sky - Jupiter, Canis Minor. Space Pics Artemis II Movie Poster https://assets.science.nasa.gov/content/dam/science/missions/webb/science/2026/01/STScI-01KCMATAPPC5QXWSD5BM6VRT9M.png Space pictures Alyshia - James Webb Helix Nebula https://assets.science.nasa.gov/content/dam/science/missions/webb/science/2026/01/STScI-01KCMATAPPC5QXWSD5BM6VRT9M.pngComparison Video - https://youtu.be/F3nm9oUggrE?si=kz2KmS17NrSGO72w Leon - Crawler Preps for Artemis II Rollout. https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/nasas-crawler-preps-for-artemis-ii-rollout/ Mars Sample Return Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9G36CDLzIg&t=1s Australian of the Year https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/25/astronaut-katherine-bennell-pegg-named-australian-of-the-year-for-2026

1 Feb

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53 min
06/09/2024

September 2024: Saturn’s Rings, Celestial Mechanics, and Space Mishaps

This month, Leon and Beth guide you through the night sky of Boorloo for September. Discover the planets Saturn and Venus, and learn about Saturn’s opposition and its upcoming equinox. The team also dives into the Deep Sky Dictionary, Space Picture of the Month, and the latest in space flight fails. Don’t miss out on the cosmic fun!

06/09/2024

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1h 10m
02/02/2025

February 2025: Planet Parade, Orion’s Hunting Dogs, and Volcanic Moons

February’s night sky is putting on a show! This month, Leon and Beth guide you through a rare planetary parade, where every planet—including Mercury—is visible at once. Learn how to spot Venus at peak brightness, Jupiter ruling the northern sky, and Orion’s celestial hunting dogs, Canis Major and Canis Minor. Plus, we debunk the myths around planetary alignments and take a deep dive into the fiery world of Io, Jupiter’s volcanic moon, where a recent eruption reshaped its surface. Tune in for space news, skywatching tips, and a friendly satellite-spotting competition!

02/02/2025

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56 min
20/03/2024

March 2024: lunar lander fails, ads in space, and bad drawings of crabs

Did you know that Leon is the biggest space nerd of the Scitech Planetarium crew? This month we turn the tables and let Beth ask all the questions. We also introduce new segments for some fresh perspectives on space news. First, what's in the sky this month as usual. Space Flight Focus: Beth asks Leon about recent attempts to land on the moon and whether we'd call them successes or failures. Space Picture of the Month: The duo challenge each other to describe pictures of space. See what they're talking about on our Instagram. Constellation of the Month: Carina (and Leon manages to talk about Dune Part 2.) Find more WA space news on the Particle website If you have a question about space, message us on Instagram! We might be able to answer it in an upcoming episode. Find us @particlewa Credits Hosts: Leon Smith and Beth Maskall Producers: Michelle Aitken, Zaya Altangerel

20/03/2024

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40 min
04/09/2025

What's Up In The Sky? September Stellar Stargazing Guide!

This episode contains Sexual References Coarse Language viewer discretion advised Morgan joins Leon this episode, & asks all the hard hitting (not silly) questions. Theres a Total Eclipse of the Blood Moon to look out for. The oddly named Scutum is the constellation of the month & UY Scuti could swallow our entire solar system. Recapping the epic National Science week Mission Space project. Celebrating 10 years since the discovery of gravitational waves, listening to the ancient sounds of the universe & how we found a vintage playboy magazine containing a question about .... space junk?! For more space stuff check out Leon's Monthly Blog "The Sky Tonight" https://www.scitech.org.au/explore/the-sky-tonight/

04/09/2025

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51 min
12/08/2020 · BONUS

Wonder Kids x MS Readathon: This week we’re talking about... How To Save The Whole Stinkin' Planet

Welcome to an exciting bonus season of Wonder Kids, made with the MS Readathon. Join us each week to hear a special guest talk about a book that inspired their science journey. This week, author and scientist Lee Constable joins us to talk about her book, "How to Save the Whole Stinkin' Planet".

12/08/2020 · Bonus

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9 min
02/06/2023

June 2023

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 space news, visit: www.particle.scitech.org.au/category/space/ Credits Host: Leon Smith Guest: Amanda Hunter Producer: Zaya Altangerel

02/06/2023

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18 min
31/05/2025

June 2025: Wolves, Rockets, and the Great Stonehenge Conspiracy

Beth and Leon are back with your monthly galaxy guide and a cracking mix of cosmic banter, dodgy Latin puns, and eyebrow raising Aussie aerospace news recorded at SciTech on Whadjuk Noongar land. In this episode: What's Up This Month? [01:00] Beth and Leon spin left for winter skies, chasing the Milky Way across the southeast and spotting Venus on your morning coffee run. Constellation of the Month: [10:00] Tucked between showier neighbours, Lupus isn’t the flashiest, but it’s got myth, mystery, and a surprise link to Harry Potter. No, really. Solstice Shenanigans [20:00] The 21st brings the darkest day of the year (aka perfect stargazing). Beth explains how to track the Sun with your shadow—and why Esperance has the real Stonehenge. Spaceflight Focus: [30:00] Australia’s first homegrown orbital rocket launch… didn’t quite launch. Beth and Leon unpack the Gilmore Space Vegemite-fuelled debacle and remind us that nobody died, so it’s fine to laugh. A little.

31/05/2025

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59 min
16/02/2023

Can we fight the ocean?

Zaya Altangerel investigates the issue of coastal erosion. Is it just a problem for those with beachside mansions?

16/02/2023

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23 min
23/06/2020

Who Invented the Pen?

Shanii joins us to answer the question, "who invented the pen?"

23/06/2020

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5 min

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What’s Up In The Sky? February's Stellar Stargazing Guide

September 2024: Saturn’s Rings, Celestial Mechanics, and Space Mishaps

February 2025: Planet Parade, Orion’s Hunting Dogs, and Volcanic Moons

March 2024: lunar lander fails, ads in space, and bad drawings of crabs

What's Up In The Sky? September Stellar Stargazing Guide!

Wonder Kids x MS Readathon: This week we’re talking about... How To Save The Whole Stinkin' Planet

June 2023

June 2025: Wolves, Rockets, and the Great Stonehenge Conspiracy

Can we fight the ocean?

Who Invented the Pen?

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