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Whats Up February 2026

South African Astronomical ObservatoryRef: https://www.saao.ac.za/2026/01/30/whats-up-february-2026/

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What this means

The document is a February 2026 issue of Whats Up from SAAO (South African Astronomical Observatory) providing information about the night sky, events, and opportunities. It includes contact details, visit information for Cape Town and Sutherland, and mentions of research topics, programs, and Tenders. It serves as a newsletter-like publication listing resources, events, and opportunities for researchers and the public.

What this document offers

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newsletter downloadOngoing

Download the Whats Up (February 2026)

You can download the “Whats Up – February 2026” publication from the SAAO page to get information about the Moon, planets, stars in the evening sky, and meteor showers for the month.

Who it is for: people who want the monthly astronomy sky information and fun facts
How to act on it: Open the SAAO “Whats Up – February 2026” page and use the “Download the Whats Up” option.

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Download the Whats Up

postgraduate research opportunitiesOngoing

2027 MSc and PhD Research Opportunities at SAAO

The issue lists “2027 MSc and PhD Research Opportunities at SAAO”, indicating postgraduate research opportunities for 2027.

Who it is for: prospective MSc and PhD researchers for 2027
How to act on it: Use the “2027 MSc and PhD Research Opportunities at SAAO” section from the issue’s navigation and follow the page’s links/instructions (not included in the provided text).

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2027 MSc and PhD Research Opportunities at SAAO

postdoctoral opportunitiesOngoing

Postdoctoral Opportunities

The issue includes a “Postdoctoral Opportunities” section, indicating postdoctoral opportunities are available.

Who it is for: prospective postdoctoral researchers
How to act on it: Use the “Postdoctoral Opportunities” section from the issue’s navigation and follow the page’s links/instructions (not included in the provided text).

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Postdoctoral Opportunities

job shadowing opportunityOngoing

Job Shadowing SAAO

The issue lists “Job Shadowing SAAO” as an opportunity, indicating a job-shadowing option is available.

Who it is for: people interested in job shadowing at SAAO
How to act on it: Use the “Job Shadowing SAAO” section from the issue’s navigation and follow the page’s links/instructions (not included in the provided text).

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Job Shadowing SAAO

study and bursary opportunitiesOngoing

Study & Bursaries 2027

The issue includes a “Study & Bursaries 2027” section, indicating study and bursary opportunities for 2027 are available.

Who it is for: people seeking study and bursaries for 2027
How to act on it: Use the “Study & Bursaries 2027” section from the issue’s navigation and follow the page’s links/instructions (not included in the provided text).

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Study & Bursaries 2027

visitors programmeOngoing

Visitors programme

The issue lists a “Visitors programme” under its opportunities/study-related navigation, indicating SAAO has a visitors programme for people to visit and engage with the observatory.

Who it is for: visitors to SAAO
How to act on it: Use the “Visitors programme” section from the issue’s navigation and follow the page’s links/instructions (not included in the provided text).

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Visitors programme

Facts

Places

City of Cape Town, Western Cape

Reference

https://www.saao.ac.za/2026/01/30/whats-up-february-2026/

Key Takeaways

title: Whats Up February 2026
organization: SAAO (South African Astronomical Observatory)
date: January 30, 2026 (posted)
locations: Cape Town; Sutherland
contact: suthbookings@saao.ac.za; enquiries@saao.ac.za; +27 21 447 0025; +27 23 571 2436
topics: Moon, planets, stars, meteor showers; research topics; workshops; opportunities; postdoctoral opportunities; MSc and PhD opportunities
sections: Visit Cape Town; Visit Sutherland; Whats Up February 2026; downloads; print versions

Dates

Closing Date

30 January 2026