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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

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53 min
SAISON 2, ÉPISODE 5

Memories of the last Ice Age

Danni Stewart closes out the second season of Elements by taking us on a journey through Noongar Country to highlight how vulnerable it is to the effects of global warming. Along the way, Danni learns how the ‘hyper local’ stories passed through generations of Noongar people carries ‘climate memory’ from the last Ice Age. Full transcription and citations for the episode can be found here. Credits Host: Beth Maskall Producer: Danni Stewart Guest experts: Dr Jatin Kala, Dr Cass Lynch, Dr Karen Filbee-Dexter Executive producers: Michelle Aitken, Zaya Altangerel Sound editing: Michelle Aitken, Zaya Altangerel, and Alyshia Gatani Cover artwork: Gabriel Ibias And a special thank you to Michael Gatt, Lisa Larsen-Henry and everyone who helped make this season possible.

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26 min
30/04/2025

May 2025: Moon Quarters, Lion Kings, and Neptune’s Festival

Join Leon and Beth for your monthly dose of stargazing tips, mythological deep dives, and cosmic commentary, recorded at SciTech on Whadjuk Noongar land. *Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault and a survivor’s experience. This content occurs between 40:00 and 52:40. In this episode: What’s Up This Month? [01:00] Celebrate Star Wars Day by heading outside on May 4th at exactly 7:13pm! Beth and Leon walk us through how to spot a perfect first quarter moon, locate Mars, and catch the International Space Station fly directly between Castor and Pollux in Gemini. Also featuring: the tiny Canis Minor, and the surprisingly lion-like Leo constellation. Constellation of the Month: Leo the Lion [10:00] It’s Leon’s time to shine! The crew explores Leo, a constellation that actually resembles its namesake. Learn how to find it in the northern sky this month, how its stars form a backwards question mark, and how both ancient Greeks and Arab astronomers imagined the same great lion in the sky. Star Stories: The Nemean Lion and Regulus [20:10] Dive into the mythology behind Leo, including Hercules’ impossible battle against the Nemean Lion and the clever trick (or divine advice) that helped him skin the beast. Plus: Harry Potter trivia, the meanings behind Regulus and Denebola, and what Arabic star names reveal about ancient cross-cultural astronomy. Meteor Showers and Planet Gazing: The Eta Aquarids [33:40] Set your alarms! The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks in the early morning hours of May 5th and 6th. With the moon out of the way and meteors zipping by at 70 km/s, this is one of the best sky shows of the year. Bonus: look east to spot Venus, Saturn, and even distant Neptune (with a telescope). Star Stories II: Neptune the Freshwater God [40:55] Neptune wasn't always the god of the sea! Beth explains how this Roman deity originally ruled over springs and rivers, and only later took on Poseidon's oceanic identity. Hear about Neptunalia—the ancient summer festival of shade, wine, and cool water—and the odd tale of how Neptune ended up inside his father Saturn. Space Picture of the Month [TBA] …Was there one? Maybe. Possibly. We were distracted by imaginary sausage dogs in the sky. (Sorry, Canis Minor.)

30/04/2025

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1 h 4 min
02/12/2024

December 2024: Meteor Showers, Star Clusters, and Celestial Wonders!

Get ready for a spectacular December night sky! This month, we’ll guide you through dazzling meteor showers, breathtaking star clusters, and other celestial wonders visible from Perth, Western Australia. From the brightest constellations to the most exciting planetary alignments, we've got you covered. Plus, stay up to date with the latest discoveries and stories in space exploration. Please Look Up is brought to you by Particle and powered by Scitech—your ultimate guide to the cosmos!

02/12/2024

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57 min
25/08/2024

Special Edition: Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle

This month, Leon and Amanda delve into the fascinating story of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle debris that washed up in Greenhead in July 2023. Discover what this piece of space history is, how it got here, and its new home at Scitech. The team also explores the journey of the PSLV, its role in space missions, and the intricate process of preparing it for display. Don’t miss out on this special episode packed with intriguing insights and cosmic fun!

25/08/2024

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47 min
13/08/2023

August 2023

As we head into the Noongar season of Djilba, Leon is joined by Amanda to talk all things stargazing and space news. In addition to highlighting the constellations and planets visible in the WA sky this month, Amanda answers the question of "What exactly is a blue moon?" The duo also talk about photographing black holes, and the launch of Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft. To find out more about the WA space news, visit: www.particle.scitech.org.au/category/space/ Credits Host: Leon Smith Guest: Amanda Hunter Producers: Zaya Altangerel, Michael Gatt & Alyshia Gatani

13/08/2023

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17 min
14/07/2020

Why Are Yawns Contagious?

This week Evan answers Phoebe's question, why are yawns contagious? You may even find yourself catching a yawn during this episode!

14/07/2020

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5 min
04/08/2020 · BONUS

Wonder Kids x MS Readathon: This week we’re talking about... My Family and Other Animals

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, Evan joins us to talk about "My Family and Other Animals".

04/08/2020 · Bonus

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7 min
05/10/2023

October 2023

Leon is joined by Beth, a Scitech Planetarium Presenter, to highlight some spectacular constellations visible in the October night sky – and the dramatic mythologies that inspired their names! The duo also discuss how and why we are studying two different asteroids – Bennu and Psyche. To find out more about the WA space news, visit: www.particle.scitech.org.au/category/space/ Credits Host: Leon Smith Guest: Beth Maskall Producer: Zaya Altangerel

05/10/2023

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33 min
12/09/2023

September 2023

Leon is joined by Amanda to give you tips on how to spot Saturn, Jupiter, Venus and Mercury alongside a peculiar constellation known as Pavo the Giant Space Slug. The duo also update us on the Chandrayaan-3 mission. And give us the hot details on India's newest space mission to study the Sun with ADITYA-L1. 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

12/09/2023

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22 min

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

Memories of the last Ice Age

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Special Edition: Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle

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Why Are Yawns Contagious?

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