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Audio Guide to the Galaxy

A guided tour of the night sky as seen from Perth, Western Australia, exploring the stories and science of astronomy, space science and space travel. It"s a planetarium presenter in your pocket - just download, head outside, and press play. The Audio Guide to the Galaxy is proudly presented by Scitech.

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13:22

September 2025 - Stargazing! Total Eclipse of the...

Audio Guide to the Galaxy ·

2025/09/04

Leon is joined by guest, & producer Morgan while Beth is away.What's in the sky?Total Lunar Eclipse + Blood Moon - 7th SeptemberEquinox - where the days will be getting longer.Planets:Saturn's Rings (best viewed 21st September)Constellations:The Southern BirdsPhoenixGrus the CraneTucana the ToucanPavo the PeacockFor more stargazing stuff check out Leon's monthly blog - "The Sky Tonight"https://www.scitech.org.au/explore/the-sky-tonight/

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15:54

August 2025 - Stargazing! A "normal" constellation...

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2025/07/31

The Night Sky! It's all about the Milkyway in August (just look up & and maybe cover your neighbours light). Southern Hemisphere misses out on the Perseid meteor shower (lucky you if you're in the north!)Planets: Jupiter and Venus are visible in the morning of the 12th & 13th August. Constellation of the Month: Norma - The Set Square doesn't have much greek mythology, but there's something mysterious hiding out there just beyond our view called "the great attractor."Beth goes on an exciting

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11:33

Milky Way Magic: Your Stargazing Guide for July

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2025/07/01

July is peak galaxy appreciation month, and the Milky Way is putting on a show. This episode, we’re grabbing our stargazing snacks and heading outside to soak in that big, hazy river of light across the sky.Whether you're deep in the bush or just squinting past your neighbour’s porch light, we’ll help you spot it. We'll also help you find the Southern Cross and introduce you to the dark emu hiding in plain sight. Spoiler: it’s not made of stars but the dark bits between them.Also, on this week’s

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14:38

June 2025 – Milky Way Magic, Venus at Dawn & Lupus...

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2025/05/31

Snuggle up and look up, Leon and Beth are back with your June night sky guide from Scitech, recorded on Whadjuk Noongar land. This month, we chase the Milky Way as it stretches across the southeastern sky on cold, clear winter nights. They share top tips for stargazing in light polluted Perth (yes, your hand is a valid telescope substitute) and highlight Venus beaming brightly in the pre-dawn east.We also dive into the Winter Solstice on June 21 aka the longest night of the year and explain how to

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16:34

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

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2025/05/01

Join Beth and Leon for your monthly stargazing guide as they explore the Borloo night sky this May. With the arrival of cooler nights and the end of Bunuru, it’s the perfect time to head outside on Star Wars Day (May the 4th!) for some celestial viewing. Spot the bright first quarter Moon alongside rusty-red Mars, both shining in the north. Below them, Gemini’s twin stars Castor and Pollux frame a spectacular 7:13pm flyover of the International Space Station, zipping through the gap like a real-life

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16:47

April 2025 – Orion’s Farewell, Cancer’s Hidden Gems &...

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2025/04/01

Join Beth and Leon for your monthly stargazing guide as they explore the Borloo night sky this April. As we farewell Bunuru and welcome cooler nights, catch your last good views of Orion setting in the northwest alongside bright Jupiter. Mars shines vividly near Gemini and hidden between these celestial landmarks is Cancer the Crab—this month’s dim but rewarding constellation to spot. Discover the faint 'nebula-like' star cluster at Cancer’s heart and hear about the fascinating exoplanet system

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15:22

March 2025 – Equinox, Asteroid Watch & The Hare in...

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2025/03/04

Join Leon and Beth for your monthly stargazing guide as they explore the Borloo night sky this March. As Bunuru lingers, the warm nights offer perfect conditions for spotting Mars and Jupiter shining brightly in the north. Meanwhile, Saturn, Venus, and Mercury remain hidden in the Sun’s glare but will start to emerge late in the month, with even better views coming in April. Look high in the southern sky to spot the Argo Navis constellation, and in the west, keep an eye out for the lesser-known

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20:03

February 2025 - Planet Parade, Alpha Centaurids and...

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2025/02/03

This month Beth and Leon guide you through the February night sky.From the continuation of the Planet Parade including the new addition of Mercury, to the Constellation of the Month, Canis Major aka Big Dog and a deep dive look at the star Sirius.

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17:05

January 2025: Mars, Gemini, and a Parade of Planets!

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2025/01/10

This month, the night sky puts on an incredible show with Mars at opposition, Gemini rising in the north, and a spectacular planetary parade across the evening sky. Look out for Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, and even Uranus and Neptune (with a telescope), all neatly aligned along the ecliptic plane.Don't miss the Moon joining the parade between January 2nd and 15th, and make sure to catch Mars at its best on January 16th. Plus, explore the mythological story of Gemini, the twin brothers Castor and

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17:05

December 2024: Pegasus, Jupiter, and the Geminids!

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2024/12/03

Tune in to your monthly stargazing companion with Leon and Beth as they explore the Borloo night sky this December. Marvel at Venus shining brightly in the western sky after sunset, now at its maximum elongation. Journey south to spot the faint Southern Birds constellations—Grus, Tucana, Phoenix, and Pavo. In the east, find Orion's Belt leading to Sirius, the brightest star, and Jupiter, which is at its stunning opposition. Look north to explore Cetus, the sea monster, and learn its mythological

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17:21

November 2024: Mercury, Venus and Jupiter.

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2024/11/01

Tune in to your monthly stargazing companion with Leon and Beth as they explore what's visible in the Borloo night sky this November. Catch Venus dazzling in the western sky after sunset, with elusive Mercury making a brief appearance below. Don't miss the special alignment on November 4th featuring Venus, Mercury, Antares, and the moon. Jupiter rises in the east, offering perfect viewing practice for telescope enthusiasts. Early birds can catch the Leonids meteor shower around November 18th, with

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17:20

October 2024: Venus, Taurus and the Orionid meteor...

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2024/10/21

Leon and Beth take a look at the October night sky as seen from Perth, Western Australia. This month will be your last chance to see the Milky Way for a while, but don't dispair, Venus, Saturn, and an amazing meteor shower all come out to shine bright in the night sky. Beth also takes a closer look at the incredible constillation of Taurus.

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17:33

September 2024: Saturn’s Opposition and the Southern...

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2024/09/06

Leon and Beth take you through what you’ll find in the night sky in the month of September, 2024.They discuss how to spot Saturn in opposition, identify Venus as the evening star, and locate the Southern Birds constellations. They also explain the significance of the equinox and the upcoming supermoon.Leon shares his tips on using apps to find faint constellations and sneaks in a fun fact about the moon’s orbit.To find out more about the WA night sky, search for “the sky tonight” on

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13:53

August 2024: Stargazing Delights Amidst the Winter...

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2024/08/15

Leon and Amanda discuss the night sky in August 2024, highlighting the Milky Way and the constellations Scorpius and Sagittarius. They share tips for spotting the teapot asterism and the potential appearance of a new star in Corona Borealis. The hosts also talk about Venus shining brightly in the evening sky and the close approach of Mars and Jupiter.

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12:03

July 2024: The best time of year if it wasn't for the...

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2024/07/01

Beth Maskall & Leon Smith discuss what on in the sky in JulyIncluded in this episode: Planets: Mercury & Saturn, Constellations: Corvus, Stars: The Even Star.Produced by: Michael Gatt

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14:40

June 2024: the planets return! A scorpion, a snake,...

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2024/05/31

Beth Maskall & Leon Smith Discuss what on in the sky in June.Included in this episode: Planets: Saturn, Mars & Jupiter, Constellations: Scorpius & Hydra, Stars: Antares, Alphard, The Winter Solstice.Audio editing: Alyshia Gatani.

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13:59

May 2024: Earth throws some shade on the ISS and the...

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2024/05/27

Leon and Beth discuss what happening in the night sky in Boorloo in May, What's a blue last-quarter moon, and how this months meteor shower was actually remnants Haley's comet. Hosts: Leon Smith, Beth Maskall

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12:14

April 2024: A lion with beans on its head, and the...

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2024/04/04

Leon and Beth talk about what's in the night sky in the month of April, 2024.We hear how the planets are a little lacklustre this month, except for one cool event that neither of our hosts will be waking up early to see.They swap tips for locating constellations, and chat about an upcoming solar eclipse.Beth points out that a total solar eclipse is an experience unique to earth in our solar system, thanks to a coincidence about our sun and moon.To find out more about the WA night sky, search for

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13:05

March 2024: Twinkling planets, Pi Day, and the Carina...

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2024/03/20

Leon and Beth take you through what you'll find in the night sky in the month of March, 2024.They discuss how to tell the difference between planets and stars, and explain how constellations are used to divide up regions of the sky.Leon gets to show off how many digits of pi he knows, and sneaks in a reference to Dune the movie.To find out more about the WA night sky, search for "the sky tonight" on scitech.org.au. CreditsHosts: Leon Smith and Beth MaskallProducers: Michelle Aitken, Zaya

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December 2023

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2023/12/15

Leon is joined by Amanda, a Scitech Planetarium Presenter, to highlight all the different planets and constellations you'll be able to spot throughout December.The duo also update us on how the second Space X Starship launch unfolded.To find our more about the WA night sky, visit: www.scitech.org.au/explore/the-sky-tonight/CreditsHost: Leon SmithGuest: Amanda HunterProducer: Zaya Altangerel, Michelle Aitken, Alyshia Gatani

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