The Cosmic Savannah

The Cosmic Savannah
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The Cosmic Savannah

Welcome to The Cosmic Savannah, a podcast giving you a behind-the-scenes peek into the world-class astronomy and astrophysics happening in Africa. Each episode, hosts Dr Jacinta Delhaize and Dr Daniel Cunnama chat to different guests and introduce you to the people, the technology, the science and the fascinating discoveries emerging from African astronomy. No matter who you are or where you're from, we welcome you to join us on a safari through the skies!

  1. SEP 24

    A Heritage Day Special: Pulsars and possibilities – a conversation with Jocelyn Bell-Burnell (rerun)

    This is a rerun of a previous episode (60) titled Pulsars and possibilities with Prof. Jocelyn Bell-Burnell. Firstly, The Cosmic Savannah is very excited to welcome a new host! We […] The post A Heritage Day Special: Pulsars and possibilities – a conversation with Jocelyn Bell-Burnell (rerun) appeared first on The Cosmic Savannah.

    1 hr

  2. AUG 29

    Episode 76: First ever Live Show debut at Astronomy Olympics

    This week, join us for a special live episode from the IAU General Assembly in Cape Town, South Africa. Featuring black hole simulations expert Dr. Nicole Thomas and winner of the 2011 Nobel Prize for Physics Prof. Brian Schmidt. The post Episode 76: First ever Live Show debut at Astronomy Olympics appeared first on The Cosmic Savannah.

    1h 4m

  3. AUG 13

    Announcement: The Cosmic Savannah Live Show

    Remember to get your tickets for the first ever Cosmic Savannah Live Show at the CTICC on Wednesday 14 August at 19:00. Tickets are free to the public but must be booked via Quicket. You can also join us live online! See show notes for links. The post Announcement: The Cosmic Savannah Live Show appeared first on The Cosmic Savannah.

    3 min

  4. JUL 31

    Episode 75: Exploring the Universe at the SARAO Conference

    In this double feature episode, Jacinta interviews two amazing astronomers at the SARAO (South African Radio Astronomical Observatory) conference. The post Episode 75: Exploring the Universe at the SARAO Conference appeared first on The Cosmic Savannah.

    49 min

  5. JUL 29

    Special Announcement: The Cosmic Savannah Live Show

    With Dr Nicole Thomas and Prof Brian Schmidt It is with great excitement that we announce the first ever Cosmic Savannah Live Show on the 14th Of August (19:00) at […] The post Special Announcement: The Cosmic Savannah Live Show appeared first on The Cosmic Savannah.

    3 min

  6. JUL 17

    Episode 74: Simulating Cosmic Nurseries

    This episode of Cosmic Savannah features Professor James Chibueze, a distinguished professor at the University of South Africa, discussing his research on star formation using radio astronomy. The post Episode 74: Simulating Cosmic Nurseries appeared first on The Cosmic Savannah.

    1h 1m

  7. JUL 3

    Episode 73: Burping Black Holes

    In this episode of The Cosmic Savannah, hosts Dr. Tshiamiso Makwela, Dr. Jacinta Delhaize, and Dr. Daniel Cunnama speak with Dr. Eli Kasai from the University of Namibia. Dr. Kasai shares his inspiring journey of establishing the astronomy department at the University of Namibia, and his work on blazars using SALT and the Cherenkov Telescope Array. He also discusses the exciting African Millimetre Telescope project and Namibia's active role in the global astrophysics community, along with efforts to engage the public through the mobile planetarium. The post Episode 73: Burping Black Holes appeared first on The Cosmic Savannah.

    36 min

  8. JUN 19

    Episode 72: Exploring New Horizons in Astronomy

    In this episode of The Cosmic Savannah, our hosts chat with Dr. Rojovola Zara-Nomena Randriamanakoto from the South African Astronomical Observatory about her transformative journey from Madagascar to becoming an instrumental figure in astronomy, advocating for women in STEM, and her research on star clusters and colliding galaxies. The post Episode 72: Exploring New Horizons in Astronomy appeared first on The Cosmic Savannah.

    45 min
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Welcome to The Cosmic Savannah, a podcast giving you a behind-the-scenes peek into the world-class astronomy and astrophysics happening in Africa. Each episode, hosts Dr Jacinta Delhaize and Dr Daniel Cunnama chat to different guests and introduce you to the people, the technology, the science and the fascinating discoveries emerging from African astronomy. No matter who you are or where you're from, we welcome you to join us on a safari through the skies!

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  • Creator
    The Cosmic Savannah
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Cosmic Savannah

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