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Of all the constellations adorning the sky, Crux – or the 'Southern Cross' – is arguably the most recognisable in South ...

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The Summer Triangle, a striking pattern formed by the stars Vega, Deneb, and Altair, can be easily spotted in November.

The aurora is one of the most awe-inspiring natural phenomena visible from Earth. It is so dramatic that many people, even ...

Astronomers have, for the first time, recorded the moment a star’s explosion broke through its surface. The nearby supernova, ...

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SALT marks 20 years as Africa’s largest optical telescopeGroundbreaking discoveries from exoplanets to black holesScience driving social and educatio ...

Join the celebration of the Southern African Large Telescope's 20-year journey, where groundbreaking discoveries and international collaboration have transformed our understanding of the cosmos.

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