October 2023
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Leon is joined by Beth, a Scitech Planetarium Presenter, to highlight some spectacular constellations visible in the October night sky – and the dramatic mythologies that inspired their names! The duo also discuss how and why we are studying two different asteroids – Bennu and Psyche. To find out more about the WA space news, visit: www.particle.scitech.org.au/category/space/ Credits Host: Leon Smith Guest: Beth Maskall Producer: Zaya Altangerel
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