We are back with the second half of season 6!In this episode, we are joined by Kevin Govender, Chair of the National Organising Committee and Director of the Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD). With a background in Nuclear Physics, Kevin first became involved in astronomy in 2006 when he managed the Collateral Benefits Programme at the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO). This work ultimately led to his appointment as the inaugural Director of the OAD in 2011.
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Episode 77: Troublesome ‘Inkathazo’ and the Age of Giants
In this "mid-season special" episode, we introduce you to an extraordinary giant radio galaxy nicknamed "Inkathazo", meaning ‘trouble’ in isiXhosa and isiZulu. We speak with Kathleen Charlton, a Master’s student from the University of Cape Town, about the discovery of Inkathazo and her newly published work on the topic.
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A Heritage Day Special: Pulsars and possibilities – a conversation with Jocelyn Bell-Burnell (rerun)
This is a rerun of a previous episode (60) titled Pulsars and possibilities with Prof. Jocelyn Bell-Burnell. Firstly, The Cosmic Savannah is very excited to welcome a new host! We […]
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Episode 76: First ever Live Show debut at Astronomy Olympics
This week, join us for a special live episode from the IAU General Assembly in Cape Town, South Africa. Featuring black hole simulations expert Dr. Nicole Thomas and winner of the 2011 Nobel Prize for Physics Prof. Brian Schmidt.
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Announcement: The Cosmic Savannah Live Show
Remember to get your tickets for the first ever Cosmic Savannah Live Show at the CTICC on Wednesday 14 August at 19:00. Tickets are free to the public but must be booked via Quicket. You can also join us live online! See show notes for links.
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