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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.
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
Visit the Cape Town observatory; the page provides the location and a phone number for enquiries.
- Who it is for
- members of the public who want to visit the Cape Town observatory
- How to act on it
- Go to the Cape Town observatory address and contact the listed phone number if needed.
Get the SAAO “Whats Up” for July 2026, which includes information about the Moon, planets, stars in the evening sky, meteor showers for the month, and some fun facts.
- Who it is for
- members of the public interested in what to see in the evening sky
- How to act on it
- Use the page’s “Download the Whats Up” option.
Use the print version of the evening sky guide specifically for Johannesburg.
- Who it is for
- people who want an evening-sky guide for Johannesburg
- How to act on it
- Open the “The evening sky over Johannesburg Print version” link/print option on the page.
Use the print version of the evening sky guide specifically for Cape Town.
- Who it is for
- people who want an evening-sky guide for Cape Town
- How to act on it
- Open the “The evening sky over Cape Town Print version” link/print option on the page.
Visit the Sutherland observatory; the page provides the location and booking contact details (email and phone).
- Who it is for
- members of the public who want to visit the Sutherland observatory
- How to act on it
- Go to the Sutherland observatory address and contact the listed email or phone number for bookings.
Contact the SAAO visitor booking details for Cape Town (Observatory Road) using the phone number listed on the page.
- Who it is for
- visitors who want to visit the SAAO in Cape Town
- How to act on it
- Call +27 21 447 0025 or use the Cape Town visitor location details shown on the page.