Join us for an unforgettable evening as Dr. Sian Proctor, geoscience professor, Afrofuturism artist, and trailblazing astronaut from SpaceX Inspiration4, takes the stage at the Cape Town International Convention Centre during the IAU General Assembly 2024! Discover her groundbreaking journey as the first female, African American commercial astronaut to pilot a spaceship. From her ... Read more

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Dr. Sian Proctor, geoscience professor, Afrofuturism artist, and trailblazing astronaut from SpaceX Inspiration4, takes the stage at the Cape Town International Convention Centre during the IAU General Assembly 2024! Discover her groundbreaking journey as the first female, African American commercial astronaut to pilot a spaceship. From her captivating ... Read more

An Evening With NASA August 8, 2024 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Cape Town Conference Center, Auditorium 1 Learn how to get involved with NASA and hear from experts about NASA Science programs that explore the secrets of our universe. Brief talks will highlight the latest discoveries from the most powerful telescope ever launched into space, ... Read more

Commemoration of Women's Day: Celebrating Women in Space Science and Astronomy at IAU-GA2024 Join us for an inspiring and educational event at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on 9 August as we commemorate Women's Day by celebrating the remarkable contributions of women in science and astronomy. This special occasion is open to the ... Read more

Friday, 9th August 2024 at 15:30 Prof Ewine van Dishoeck Webb: a New Exploration of the Cosmos! RESERVE YOUR TICKET HERE Abstract:  The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST, or Webb) is the new flagship mission led by NASA. It is orders of magnitude more powerful than previous missions and will therefore push the boundaries of ... Read more

By Prof Gerry Gilmore on August 9 at 18:15 Our Dynamic Milky Way The Milky Way is a band of stars across the sky which has fascinated every people. In the last few years we have become able to measure where the stars are and how they move. We see the Milky Way Way to ... Read more

Calling all cosmic performers to showcase your talents! Get ready to showcase your stellar skills at the upcoming Talent Show during the IAU-GA2024. Whether you're a star at singing, a master of dance, a wizard with words, comedian, or have any other talent, this is your chance to shine brighter than the stars in the ... Read more

CANCELLED due to bad weather Public outreach activities will include a talk and interactive sessions at the Amphitheatre during the day, followed by telescope viewing in the evening. Additionally, mobile planetariums will be set up for public enjoyment. More information: https://www.waterfront.co.za/events/celebrating-astronomy/

Join us for an invigorating day of adventure and networking as part of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) General Assembly! We are excited to host an engaging outdoor event designed to showcase the natural beauty of Cape Town while fostering a sense of community among our delegates and the general public in the city. Event ... Read more