Do you recognize this “horse’s mane” in space? 🐴

NASA Webb Telescope recently captured the sharpest infrared images of this portion of the iconic Horsehead Nebula to date, revealing small-scale structures along the nebula’s edge.

More images: go.nasa.gov/3Uzghyp

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Horsehead Nebula: Yeigh or Neigh? 🐴

The Horsehead Nebula is famously known for…looking like a horse’s head. Webb captured the top of the 'horse's mane,' giving us the sharpest infrared images of the region to date: go.nasa.gov/3Uy7wEW

Discover the ancient Khoisan culture at !Khwa ttu, just an hour from Cape Town. Meet the original peoples, hear their stories, and witness traditional life. Expert guide Ed Foster leads the tour. Dates: Aug 8, 12-15, 2024. Contact Chris at [email protected] for details.

The IAU Focus Meeting 2 on 'A Coherent View of Atomic and Molecular Gas from Infrared to Radio Wavelengths' will be held at the XXXII IAU General Assembly in Cape Town, South Africa, on August 6-7, 2024.

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A near-Earth asteroid - (469219) Kamo'oalewa 2016 HO3 - may actually be a chunk of the Moon blasted into orbit!
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Announcement: OAD Call for Proposals 2024

Harness astronomy's power for global development! Submit your innovative proposals to the OAD Call for Proposals 2024, advancing sustainable solutions worldwide.

Learn more here: astro4dev.org/cfp/

Exciting news for all attendees of the IAU General Assembly 2024! 🌟

While you're traveling to the GA, why not add a touch of adventure to your journey? 🦁🌿

Experience the breathtaking beauty of South Africa with an eco-friendly, animal-respectful safari.

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Exciting news for all citizen scientists! 🌌

Gideon De Beer , an MSc student at NRF|SAAO and UCT, has launched a thrilling new project titled 'Radio Whispers from Our Neighbouring Galaxy' on Zooniverse! 📡

Join him in gathering data for his research—no prior knowledge needed!

🚀 Join the NRF|SAAO on the 11th of May Open Night for an electrifying journey with Joyful Elma Mdhluli

From smashing particles CERN to championing inclusivity in research, Dr. Mdhluli is breaking barriers.

Get ready to explore the universe's tiniest mysteries and biggest ideas!🔭⭐️

The IAU Focus Meeting 5 on 'The Future of Radio Astronomy in an Increasingly Crowded Spectrum' will be held at the XXXII IAU General Assembly in Cape Town, South Africa, on August 7-8, 2024.

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MeerKAT Telescope: Built and operated by the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), the 64-dish MeerKAT is the largest radio telescope in the Southern Hemisphere and one of two SKA precursor instruments based in South Africa.

👽'Everybody is coming!'👽

Don't miss out, experience it for yourself! 🔭Register now here: astronomy2024.org/registration/

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London is red! ❤️

Exciting news from the entertainment world! 🌟

Did you catch the reference to the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in the popular TV series 'Three-Body Problem'? 📺✨

At the upcoming #IAUGA2024 , we'll delve deeper into the real science behind the fiction.

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On the 5th April, The Rising Star Project team welcomed the matric physics/chemistry learners from Thandokhulu High School to the NRF|SAAO.🔭

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The Rising Star⭐️Project is a student-led outreach initiative, supported by the NRF|SAAO, in which volunteers tutor Grade 12 physics/chemistry learners at Thandokhulu High School in Cape Town.

Sounding a little more like yourself, #Voyager1 .
For the first time since November, Voyager 1 is returning useable data about the health and status of its onboard engineering systems. Next step: Enable the spacecraft to begin returning science data again: go.nasa.gov/49PQ6bh

Our world is deeply interdependent. In the past, we were concerned only with people in our own locality. Nowadays, challenges like the climate crisis and global heating affect us all. They mean that we must take the whole of humanity and the entire planet into account. #EarthDay

Happy Earth Day from the IAU GA 2024 in Cape Town, Africa! 🌍

✨ Today, as we celebrate our planet's beauty and diversity, we also reflect on the importance of preserving it for future generations.

At #IAUGA2024 , we're committed to advancing astronomy for a sustainable future.