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🌕🚀 NASA Names the Artemis III Crew! 🚀🌕

@NASA has officially announced the astronauts who will fly on the Artemis III mission, another major step in humanity's return to the Moon.

Leading the mission will be Commander Randy Bresnik, joined by Pilot Luca Parmitano from Italy and Mission Specialists Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas. Parmitano's selection is particularly historic, as he becomes the first European astronaut assigned to an Artemis mission.

While Artemis III won't actually travel to the Moon or land on its surface, the mission will play a critical role in preparing for future lunar landings. The crew will spend around two weeks in Earth orbit, practising the complex docking procedures needed between NASA's Orion spacecraft and the lunar landers currently being developed by @SpaceX and @BlueOrigin.

The mission follows the successful Artemis II flight, which recently carried astronauts farther from Earth than any crew since the Apollo era. Artemis III will help test the systems, procedures, and teamwork needed before astronauts once again set foot on the lunar surface.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman described the mission as another important milestone in the agency's renewed push to explore the Moon and eventually establish a long-term human presence there. The ultimate goal? Using the Moon as a stepping stone for future missions to Mars.

For space enthusiasts, it's exciting to see the Artemis program continuing to build momentum. More than 50 years after the final Apollo Moon mission, humanity is steadily preparing for a new era of lunar exploration.

Congratulations to Randy Bresnik, Luca Parmitano, Frank Rubio, and Andre Douglas. We wish them all the very best as they prepare for their journey into space. 🌍✨🌕

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🌟 Congratulations to Emeritus Professor David Blair AO 🌟

Everyone at Perth Observatory extends our warmest congratulations to Professor David Blair on being appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours.

Professor Blair has been recognised for distinguished service to physics, precision measurement science, gravitational wave research, and scientific education; a fitting honour for a scientist whose work has transformed our understanding of the Universe.

Born in England and educated at the @universitywa, Professor Blair dedicated much of his career to detecting gravitational waves, tiny ripples in space-time first predicted by Albert Einstein over a century ago.

That pursuit culminated in the historic 2015 detection of gravitational waves by @ligo_lab, produced by the collision of two black holes 1.3 billion light-years away. The discovery opened an entirely new window on the cosmos and marked the birth of gravitational-wave astronomy.

Professor Blair played a leading role in Australia's contribution to this achievement, helping establish Western Australia as a global centre for gravitational-wave research through pioneering work at @gdcobservatory and decades of leadership, innovation, and mentorship.

His career has also been recognised with the Prime Minister's Prize for Science, the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, the RSWA Medal, and election as a Fellow of the @ausacademyofscience.

Professor Blair's story reminds us that some of humanity's greatest discoveries take decades of perseverance, collaboration, and vision.

Congratulations, Professor Blair AO, and thank you for inspiring generations of scientists, students, and astronomy enthusiasts. 🌌✨

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😂🪐💕 BREAKING: Venus and Jupiter Caught Canoodling Over Perth! 💕🪐😂

If you've been looking towards the north west after sunset and wondering why two bright "stars" seem to be getting uncomfortably close to each other, you're not imagining things. Venus and Jupiter are having a very public celestial meetup.

Tonight and tomorrow night (9 and 10 June), the two brightest planets in our evening sky will appear less than 1.6° apart, making them look like they're sharing a romantic moment in the night sky.

This event is known as a planetary conjunction, an apparent alignment of objects in the sky. While Venus and Jupiter appear side by side from our perspective here on Earth, they're actually nowhere near each other in space. Venus is currently about 181 million kilometres from Earth, while Jupiter is about 901 million kilometres away.

That's a bit like two people appearing to stand next to each other in a photo, except one is in Perth and the other is somewhere near Bali.

For the best view of this cosmic canoodling:

🌅 Look towards the north west about 45 to 60 minutes after sunset.
🤏 The pair will be separated by less than a pinkie finger's width when held at arm's length.
✨ Venus will be dazzling at magnitude -4.0.
✨ Jupiter will be glowing nearby at magnitude -1.9.
⭐ Look to the left of Castor and Pollux in Gemini.

So if you're outside tonight, take a moment to enjoy one of the sky's most charming sights.

Just remember:

❤️ They're not actually close.
❤️ They're not dating.
❤️ Jupiter already has 95 moons and doesn't need any more attention.
❤️ Mercury is definitely feeling left out.

📸 If you manage to photograph this cosmic romance, share your pictures below!

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The International Space Station (@iss) will fly over extremely bright on Wednesday, June 10th at 6:53 pm (Mag -3.4), and on Saturday, June 13th at 6:05 pm (Mag -3.6).

To use the attached maps, face south and hold the map above your head, and you'll see the path of the flyover.

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Vale Alan Hale (1958–2026) 🌠

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of astronomer Alan Hale.

Alan's wife, Vickie, announced that he passed away on the morning of 6 June 2026.

Alan Hale will forever be remembered as one of the co-discoverers of the magnificent Comet Hale–Bopp, one of the brightest and most widely observed comets of the modern era. On 23 July 1995, Alan Hale and Thomas Bopp independently discovered the comet that would later bear both of their names.

When Comet Hale–Bopp swept across our skies in 1997, it became a once-in-a-generation celestial spectacle. Visible to the naked eye for a record 18 months and captivating millions of people around the world, it inspired countless future astronomers and rekindled a sense of wonder about our place in the Universe.

Beyond his famous discovery, Alan was a passionate advocate for astronomy and science education. He authored numerous books and articles, gave talks around the world, and dedicated much of his life to sharing the night sky with others. His enthusiasm, knowledge, and generosity helped make astronomy more accessible to people from all walks of life.

For many astronomers, both professional and amateur, Comet Hale–Bopp was their first unforgettable celestial event. Alan's discovery left an enduring mark on astronomy and created memories that will last a lifetime.

Our thoughts are with Vickie, his family, friends, colleagues, and the global astronomy community during this difficult time.

Clear skies, Alan. Thank you for helping millions of us look up with wonder. 🌠💫

"The stars belong to all of us, and through your work, you helped bring them a little closer."

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Vale Geoffrey Thomas ✈️

It is with great sadness that we learn that aviation journalist @geoffreyjthomas has taken his final flight.

For decades, Geoffrey was one of the most respected and recognisable voices in aviation journalism. Whether it was a major airline announcement, a new aircraft entering service, an aviation safety issue, or breaking news from anywhere in the world, Geoffrey was often the first person journalists, broadcasters, industry leaders, and aviation enthusiasts turned to for expert insight.

His knowledge of the industry was extraordinary, but it was his passion for aviation that truly set him apart. Geoffrey could speak with equal enthusiasm about the latest airliner technology, airline history, or the future of flight.

For many Australians, Geoffrey became the face and voice of aviation reporting. His calm, measured analysis was a regular feature on television, radio, and in newspapers whenever aviation made headlines. He was trusted because he combined deep expertise with integrity and a genuine love of the industry.

Beyond his professional achievements, Geoffrey was simply a wonderful person. Generous with his time, encouraging to aspiring journalists, and always willing to share his knowledge, he left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to meet him. The aviation community has lost one of its greatest advocates, and Australia has lost one of its finest journalists.

Our thoughts are with Geoffrey's family, friends, colleagues, and the countless people whose lives he touched throughout his remarkable career.

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🌙✨ A Relaxed Night Under the Stars ✨🌙 P

Ever looked up at the night sky and thought, "I'd

Towel Day

Towel: noun

A soft, absorbent object originating on the planet Earth. Widely regarded as the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have.

The Guide notes that while towels are commonly associated with drying oneself after becoming wet, this represents only a tiny fraction of their practical applications.

A towel can be wrapped around you for warmth while crossing the cold moons of Jaglan Beta.

It can be used as a sail on a miniature raft down the slow, heavy River Moth.

It can be waved in emergencies, worn as a cape, used as a pillow, employed as a makeshift tablecloth, and, in extreme circumstances, used for drying oneself.

Most importantly, anyone carrying a towel automatically appears organised, competent and in possession of a plan.

This is true regardless of the overwhelming evidence to the contrary.

Every year on 25 May, inhabitants of Earth celebrate Towel Day in honour of, the man responsible for teaching several generations that the Universe is far stranger, funnier and considerably less organised than they had previously suspected.

Participants are encouraged to carry a towel at all times today.

Not because you'll necessarily need it.

But because the Universe tends to respect that sort of thing.

And if there's one thing we've learned from the Guide, it's this:

DON'T PANIC.

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UPDATE: the launch has been scrubbed for today

SpaceX is launching Starship now

Watch here: https://loom.ly/QnXRVFQ

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What do you get when you combine 664 Scouts, telescopes, STEM activities, an astronaut on the International Space Station, and an army of passionate volunteers?

One absolutely unforgettable week! 🚀⭐

During the April school holidays, Perth Observatory volunteers headed to Scouts WA's One Camp, where hundreds of Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers spent the week exploring, learning, building, discovering, and occasionally arguing that they definitely weren't tired and could stay up all night.

Over seven days, 664 young people aged 6 to 15 participated in activities, including 196 girls and 128 Scouts from regional Western Australia. It was a very different experience from our usual school tours, but the enthusiasm, curiosity and excitement made every minute worthwhile.

We also hosted four planned stargazing nights, with three successfully going ahead, welcoming 164 Scouts and Leaders to explore the night sky. While the camp schedule was packed, those who joined us were amazed by what they saw through our telescopes.

One of the standout moments was watching a group of Joey Scouts completely captivated by our SeeStar telescope. They sat around it asking questions, exploring object after object, and confidently informing their Leader at 9 pm that they weren't tired and would quite happily continue astronomy until sunrise. Future astronomers in the making! 🌌

The week also featured something truly extraordinary. Eighteen Scouts had the opportunity to speak directly with astronaut Jack Hathaway aboard the International Space Station as part of the ARISS amateur radio program. Not many kids can say they chatted with someone orbiting Earth at 28,000 km/h!

To every volunteer who gave up their time, shared their knowledge, hauled equipment, answered questions, pointed telescopes skyward, and inspired the next generation of scientists, engineers and explorers, thank you.

You truly make the world a better place. ❤️✨

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