August 2023
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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
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