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.
Episodes
What's up in July? Best time to see the Milkyway, Moon Day & Virgo Cluster.
What's up in the Night Sky for July?
In the West - Jupiter going going gone. Venus is still super bright & swings by Regulus in Leo constellation July 10. To the East - see Mars in the morning. Pleiades, Taurus, Aldebaran. Bets time of year to see the Milky Way!
Dates of interest:
July 7: Earth at aphelion
July 10: Venus close to Regulus in Leo
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Join hosts Leon and Sharna as they guide you through what you can see in the night sky in June.
In June wave bye bye to Orion and hello to Scorpius, rising in the east and marking the onset of winter. Due to this change in season this month is your last good chance to see Jupiter, and its putting on a show joined by Mercury and Venus.
Last but not least don't forget to celebrate International Asteroid Day!
Happy stargazing!
Join hosts Leon and Sharna as they guide you through the May night sky.
There's plenty of action in the sky this month with four visible planets, two full moons, an ISS flyby and a stand out constellation.
Happy stargazing!
Leon and Shana share the April edition of Audio Guide to the Galaxy, a stargazing companion for Perth (WA), starting in the western sky at sunset where bright Venus returns to the evening sky and Jupiter sits slightly northwest. After dark, Orion is highlighted as a useful pattern for spotting satellites by repeatedly checking for new, steady lights moving through the constellation, with a challenge to beat 40 satellites in an hour...
Join hosts Leon and Sharna as they guide you through the March night sky.
This month boasts a very exciting night sky, including but not limited to, two visible planets and a starry ship with a flying fish to go along with it! And of course, we can't forget a spectacular total lunar eclipse, AKA the blood moon - ooooo, spooky.
Plus, an update on the first manned mission to the moon in 54 years ...
Happy stargazing!
Join hosts Leon and Sharna as they guide you through the February night sky.
From the stars Sirius and Canopus to the planet Jupiter, the night sky this month is full of bright spots. If you can find these spots, you'll also be able to find the constellation of the month!
Additionally, Leon and Sharna fill you in on some exiting things involving our moon this month.
Enjoy your stargazing, see you next month!
Join host Sharna - on her own this episode! - as she guides you through the night sky for January.
This month there are a bunch of fun constellations to try and spot but keep your eyes peeled because some are fainter than others. On the other hand, Jupiter is a planet for the people this month! It is shining so bright you don't even need a telescope to see it.
Happy stargazing!
Join Leon and Sharna as they explore the December night sky.
As the milky way grows fainter Jupiter and Saturn appear to steal the show this month. With a bit of squinted searching you’ll be able to spot Pisces and Neptune - do not be discouraged by their faintness! They are out there. Finally, once again this month meteors will streak across our sky in the Geminids meteor shower.
Enjoy the December night sky. What better wa...
Join Leon and guest host Alyshia, as they explore the Boorloo night sky this November.
Grab your M&M's and settle in because this month's sky contains multitudes - the Milky Way, Mercury, Mars and meteors will all be visible in the western sky!
Not too far away from these you can use a telescope to find a telescope! The constellation Telescopium is visible, but it's a faint one so make sure you have your eyes peeled.
The western night sky! Join Leon and Sharna as they guide you through our night sky throughout October. From sunset to the early hours of the morning, you can see triangles, meteors, Mercury and more.
The October sky has something for everyone.
Leon is joined by guest, & producer Morgan while Beth is away.
What's in the sky?
Total Lunar Eclipse + Blood Moon - 7th September
Equinox - where the days will be getting longer.
Planets:
Saturn's Rings (best viewed 21st September)
Constellations:
The Southern Birds
Phoenix
Grus the Crane
Tucana the Toucan
Pavo the Peacock
For more stargazing stuff check out Leon's monthly blog - "The Sky Tonight"
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...
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....
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 Sols...
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 fly...
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' st...
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 Navi...
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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