Astronomical Soc.SA
@AstroSocSA
The Society is a body consisting of both amateur & professional astronomers. Membership is open to all interested persons, regardless of knowledge or experience
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We're please to partner with @Optolong_filter and announce the Big 5 Of The African Sky #Astrophotography Challenge. Full details on the ASSA Astrophotography Challenges page. assa.saao.ac.za/sections/astro…
I am a red supergiant.
This is the size of the star Betelgeuse compared to our Solar System size [source, Captain Chaos: buff.ly/2lGXlMP]
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Prof Brian Warner, a distinguished astronomer whose contributions to South African research in the field of astronomy have been immeasurable. Our condolences to Prof Warner's loved ones: nrf.ac.za/obituary-profe…
From Carnarvon with love | Seven pupils from Carnarvon High School in the Karoo, Northern Cape, speaking to the @SABCNews about their forthcoming trip to Morocco next Monday. They'll represent South Africa at an international robotics competition in Morocco from 18 - 21 May.
Some people do not know that the Vatican has an observatory. Well, it sure isn't hidden! buff.ly/42sy4IP
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) has new request for quotations, respond before the closing date #Tenders #RequestForQuotations #WorkWithSARAO sarao.ac.za/news/sarao-has…
Mission MeerKAT - The cartoon series explains how radio astronomy works and why this pathfinder telescope is being built in the Karoo Download pdf from SARAO website sarao.ac.za/outreach/missi…
Reminder: Applications for the International School for Young Astronomers will close, 12 April 2023.
Deadline for Applications: April 12, 2023 The 44th International School for Young Astronomers (ISYAs) will take place in South Africa from Nov. 19 to Dec. 9 2023, at the SAAO. We encourage early-career graduate students from African countries to apply. isya2023.saao.ac.za
Space Weather Bulletin 24 Mar 2023, composed at 08:05 SAST WARNING/ALERT; A severe/G4 storm is in progress with maximum Kp of 7 due to the continuous influence of a glancing blow from coronal mass ejections (CMEs) that left the Sun on the 20th of March.
🚨 JOB ALERT 🚨 SKA Mid is hiring an IT Officer to join their tech-savvy team! If you're a pro at troubleshooting, networking, and have a passion for tech, this job is made for you. Closing Date: 04 April 2023 #ITjobs #SKAMid #JobOpening sarao.ac.za/job/vacant-pos…
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is making its closest approach to Earth today, but won't be visible in South Africa. From 4 Feb after 20:30, it may become visible with binoculars. The best viewing opportunity will be 7-8 Feb. Check theskylive.com/c2022e3-info for visibility from your location.
TENDER: SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND SUPPORT OF THE NETWORKING EQUIPMENT FOR THE CORRELATOR-BEAMFORMER DATA SWITCH FOR THE MEERKAT EXTENSION PROJECT sarao.ac.za/tenders-and-rf…
South African unemployed graduates in Journalism and Media Studies, Science or Technology or relevant equivalent, between the ages of 18 to 35-years-old, are invited to apply for a two-year Science Journalism Internship opportunity.
SARAO has a vacant post for a Software Engineer (GUI) to be based in Cape Town, Western Cape Contract type: Permanent Closing Date: 08 December 2022 #jobs #engineering #softwareengineer #developer #capetown Apply online before the closing date sarao.ac.za/job/vacant-pos…
The Hermanus K-index value is 3. The solar wind speed is elevated above background levels with speed ranging between 550-570km/s. EVENTS Minor G1 storm in progress. SYSTEMS THAT MAY BE AFFECTED; GNSS.
SARAO has a new permanent vacant post for a senior software developer to be based in Cape Town. Apply online before the closing date #softwaredeveloper #sciencejobs #radioastronomy #capetown sarao.ac.za/job/vacant-pos…
Very interesting @AstroSocSA account of early survey operations in South Africa, including triangulation for measuring an arc of the Meridian, and a visit by Everest in 1820, historic survey sites still visible in the field too... assa.saao.ac.za/sections/histo…
So we did the thing. We're not leaving here (yet), but if you want to follow us over on #Mastodon, we are @astronomycast@astrodon.social
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