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Please Look Up

Tune in each month for a guided tour of the night sky as seen from Perth, Western Australia. Each episode highlights all of the fascinating constellations, planets, and asteroids that you should be keeping an eye out for in the night sky. And don"t worry, we"ll also be highlighting the latest in space news so you"ll always be in the know when it comes to the extra-terrestrial. Please Look Up is brought to you by https://particle.scitech.org.au/ (Particle) and powered by http://scitech.org.au/

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51:17

What's Up In The Sky? September Stellar Stargazing...

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2025/09/04

This episode containsSexual ReferencesCoarse Language viewer discretion advisedMorgan 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

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43:42

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

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2025/08/01

The Night Sky!Stuff we will see: It's all about the Milkyway in August (just look up!)Stuff we won't see: Southern Hemisphere misses out on the Perseid meteor shower (lucky you if you're in the north!)Planets: Jupiter and Venus get close and personal in the morning of the 12th & 13th August. Something something optics, physics. Constellation of the Month: Norma - The Set Square. Beth gets constellation bias thinking about Norma and it's lack of greek mythology, but there's something mysterious

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01:07:23

What's Up in the Sky? July's Stellar Stargazing Guide!

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2025/06/01

This week on Please Look Up, we’re climbing 2700 metres above sea level to check out a telescope so powerful it’ll basically binge watch the universe.The Vera Rubin Observatory has a 3.2 gigapixel camera (yes, gigapixel) and a mission to scan the entire night sky every three days for the next decade. Total cost? A cool $1 billion. Worth it? We think so.We unpack what this mega project means for science, why Vera Rubin never got a Nobel Prize (but should have), and how her work on dark matter changed

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59:04

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

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2025/05/31

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

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64:29

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

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2025/05/01

Join Leon and Beth for your monthly dose of stargazing tips, mythological deep dives, and cosmic commentary, recorded at SciTech on Whadjuk Noongar land.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

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79:59

April 2025: Saturn's Moons, The Media, and Blueberry...

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2025/04/01

Please Look Up Podcast | April EditionJoin Leon and Beth (with special April Fool's guest Producer Morgan!) for your monthly dose of space news, astronomy tips, and cosmic commentary—recorded at SciTech on Whadjuk Noongar land.In this episode:What's Up This Month? [01:00] Beth guides us through the southern sky as the Southern Cross returns, marking the rise of the spectacular Milky Way and the famous dark Emu.Star Stories: Saturn and Too Many Moons [09:25] Beth dives into the mythology surrounding

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49:14

March 2025: Equinox, Asteroid Worries, and the Hare...

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2025/03/04

Join Leon and Beth for this month’s PLU Podcast, your ultimate guide to the night sky over Borloo! As the warm evenings of Bunuru continue, March offers stunning celestial sights, with Mars and Jupiter shining bright in the north. Meanwhile, Saturn, Venus, and Mercury stay hidden in the Sun’s glare, slowly making their way back into view—though the best chance to spot them comes in April.Turn your gaze southward to the vast Argo Navis, the great celestial ship, and discover Lepus, the mysterious

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55:58

February 2025: Planet Parade, Orion’s Hunting Dogs,...

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2025/02/03

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

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62:03

January 2025: Cosmic Wonders – Mars, Planets in Line,...

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2025/01/10

Get ready for a spectacular January night sky! This month, we’ll take you on a stargazing journey featuring Mars at opposition, a rare planetary parade visible from Perth, Western Australia, and the stunning constellation of Gemini.Find out why Venus and Saturn are cozying up in the west, when to catch Earth at perihelion, and why Mars is shining brighter than ever. Plus, we’ll uncover the secrets of open star clusters, the legendary Eskimo Nebula, and the mythological twins of Gemini.Whether you’re

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56:55

December 2024: Meteor Showers, Star Clusters, and...

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2024/12/03

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!

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62:28

November 2024: Mountains, Nebulae and Astrofest!

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2024/11/01

Join hosts Leon and Beth as they guide you through November's celestial highlights! This month features an exciting planetary lineup in the western sky, with Venus and Mercury putting on a show after sunset. Learn when to catch the Leonids meteor shower, explore the southern constellation Mensa, and discover the fascinating Magellanic Clouds. Plus, get details about Astrofest, happening November 9th at Curtin University - Perth's biggest astronomy event of the year.

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66:13

October 2024: The Milky Way, Meteor Showers, and Subaru

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2024/10/09

Join us this October as we explore the night sky’s wonders, from the last glimpses of the Milky Way to the dazzling Orionid meteor shower. Plus, discover the celestial beauty of Subaru. Tune in for your monthly dose of stargazing insights.

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70:09

September 2024: Saturn’s Rings, Celestial Mechanics,...

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2024/09/06

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!

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47:04

Special Edition: Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle

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2024/08/26

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!

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35:59

August 2024: The Teapot, Galactic Wonders, and Space...

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2024/08/21

This month, Leon and Amanda guide you through the night sky of Boorloo for August. Discover the constellations Scorpius and Sagittarius and learn why the “Teapot” is must-see. The team also dives into Space Flight Fails, Deep Sky Dictionary, and the Space Picture of the Month. Don’t miss out on the cosmic fun!

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59:07

July 2024: Corvus The Crow, Lunar Research and Paralax

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2024/07/11

This month Beth and Leon take you through the night sky of Boorloo over July (As long as the winter clouds don't get in the way. The team then talks about the Constillation of the Month, Space Flight Fails, Deep Sky Dictionary and Space Picture of the Month.Head to our Instagram @particlewa to see photos from the episode. Show notes can be found on our website at particle.scitech.org.au

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48:03

June 2024: Scorpions, snakes, & rants about space...

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2024/06/06

Leon and Beth chat about what you'll see looking up at the sky in Boorloo in June.Featuring Antares (the moral enemy of Mars), Hydra (the giant snake) and Alphard (the lonely Librarian). Beth rants about space tourism, and Leon nerds-out over a "really cool graph."Discussed this month:The Winter SolsticePlanets: Mercury, Saturn, Mars & JupiterConstellations: Scorpius & HydraStars: Antares, Alphard,Space Flight Focus: Blue Origin, New Shepard.Space Pictures of the Month:Earth and Moon as

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47:49

May 2024: Blue last-quarter moon, why voyager got...

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2024/05/27

Beth and Leon discuss what's in the night sky in May. Why Boeing starliner is having so many troubles, the oddly shaped radio telescope that was an important part of WA Broadcast history, and listen to the creepy sound of Vela's pulsar.

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45:41

April 2024: A lion with beans on its head, an eclipse...

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2024/04/08

Beth and Leon are back to tell you what you need to know about space this month.First, what's in the sky this month, including an amazing solar eclipse that you'll be able to watch... over live stream, because it happens on the other side of the world.Space Flight Focus: How is SpaceX going with launching the biggest ever rocket? Well, Leon boldly forecasts that their Starships will be carrying cargo within the year.Space Picture of the Month: We're back with more super radio friendly content. Visit

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39:58

March 2024: lunar lander fails, ads in space, and bad...

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2024/03/21

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

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