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This month Alyshia & Leon discuss galaxy sub-clumps, space jellyfish, weird egg shaped stars & yelling at the moon. *Disclaimer - There's a 4 letter swear word around 30 mins in that starts with an "s." Alyshia's Space Pic: https://particle.scitech.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/space-jellyfish-fuelburny.jpg Leon's Space Pic/ Space Fail: https://particle.scitech.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/0...

This episode has some adult themes, and language. Join Alyshia & Leon this month, discussing all things space, as well as exploding rockets, star soup, and now footy. Book the bus Freo fans! Space Picture of the Month Leons Space Pic - Space X Starship Heat Shield Comparison Alyshia's Space Pic - Gigantic Jet from ISS More info on jets Spriteactular site - https://spritacular.org/ The Night Sk...

Join Leon and Alyshia as they talk all things volcanoes, movies, Artemis II, space crushes and crows! And once in a blue moon they'll sprinkle in what's up in the sky in the month of May - no but for real there's a blue moon this month. Tune back in in a month for the space news and what's up in June! Picture Links: Alyshia's space picture of the month Leon's space picture of the month Artemis II...

Leon and Morgan share April night-sky highlights and space news, starting with Venus low in the west after sunset and Jupiter in the northwest, plus a tip for spotting satellites near Orion (steady, non-blinking lights) and using NASA’s “Spot the Station” for ISS passes. They mention viewing the faint stars Tau Ceti and 40 Ari tied to Project Hail Mary, and set pre-dawn “homework” to look east for...

Happy March! With Alyshia away, Leon and Morgan guide you through everything you can see in the night sky in March. They talk about planets, stars, the moon... the moon... the moon... they talk about the moon a lot. Theres just so much going on with it! Stay up to date on all the space news with monthly 'The Sky Tonight' articles on our website: WA science. Done different. | Particle

We're going to the MOON! This episode Alyshia and Leon discuss the exciting Artemis II launch returning humans to the moon. Space fails include the Cancellation of Mars Sample Return, an Indian Polar Satelite Rocket Explodes taking 14 satellites with it - oops! Alyshia's brain breaks and Leon received yet ANOTHER spam call during recording. Night sky - Jupiter, Canis Minor. Space Pics Artemis II M...

Happy New Year! This month, join the Please Look Up team for this special episode of reflection - looking back on our favourite moments from the year of 2025. Leon and Alyshia will be back in February well rested and ready to return to regular space news programming. But fear not! We wouldn't leave you without your monthly dose of space news. If you want to read about what's happening in the night...

Join Leon and Alyshia in a look through the December night sky. Enjoy the last faint glimpses of the milky way for the year and cast your eyes instead on Jupiter which is shining brightly this month. If you whip out a telescope you may even be able to see Saturn and Neptune to add to your planet tally! And Pisces gives you your monthly dose of mythological family shenanigans. As for space news, th...

Join Leon and guest host Alyshia as they rocket into the November night sky and explore all the latest space news including: Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No... it's a supermoon! Grab a mirror because November is the best month to look at Uranus. Leon's namesake meteor shower. It's raining space junk, but has anyone ever been hit by it? How Leon broke Scitech. Enjoy, and we'll see you next month to...

What's up this month? The October sky is just like Leon's resting heart rate... chill as hell. There's still stuff to see though! The milky way, triangles (like, official ones, not just three random stars connected), meteors and not to mention it's the best time of year to see Mercury! Additionally, Leon and guest host Alyshia embark on side quests including but not limited to alleged alien sighti...

This episode contains Sexual References Coarse Language viewer discretion advised   Morgan joins Leon this episode, & asks all the hard hitting (not silly) questions.   Theres a Total Eclipse of the Blood Moon to look out for. The oddly named Scutum is the constellation of the month & UY Scuti could swallow our entire solar system.   Recapping the epic National Science week Mission Space p...

The Night Sky! Stuff we will see: It's all about the Milkyway in August (just look up!) Stuff we won't see: Southern Hemisphere misses out on the Perseid meteor shower (lucky you if you're in the north!) Planets: Jupiter and Venus get close and personal in the morning of the 12th & 13th August. Something something optics, physics. Constellation of the Month: Norma - The Set Square. Beth gets c...

This week on Please Look Up , we’re climbing 2700 metres above sea level to check out a telescope so powerful it’ll basically binge watch the universe. The Vera Rubin Observatory has a 3.2 gigapixel camera (yes, gigapixel) and a mission to scan the entire night sky every three days for the next decade. Total cost? A cool $1 billion. Worth it? We think so. We unpack what this mega project means for...

Beth and Leon are back with your monthly galaxy guide and a cracking mix of cosmic banter, dodgy Latin puns, and eyebrow raising Aussie aerospace news recorded at SciTech on Whadjuk Noongar land. In this episode: What's Up This Month? [01:00] Beth and Leon spin left for winter skies, chasing the Milky Way across the southeast and spotting Venus on your morning coffee run. Constellation of the Mont...

Join Leon and Beth for your monthly dose of stargazing tips, mythological deep dives, and cosmic commentary, recorded at SciTech on Whadjuk Noongar land. *Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault and a survivor’s experience. This content occurs between 40:00 and 52:40 . In this episode: What’s Up This Month? [01:00] Celebrate Star Wars Day by heading outside on May 4th a...

Please Look Up Podcast | April Edition Join Leon and Beth (with special April Fool's guest Producer Morgan!) for your monthly dose of space news, astronomy tips, and cosmic commentary—recorded at SciTech on Whadjuk Noongar land. In this episode: What's Up This Month? [01:00] Beth guides us through the southern sky as the Southern Cross returns, marking the rise of the spectacular Milky Way and the...

Join Leon and Beth for this month’s PLU Podcast, your ultimate guide to the night sky over Borloo! As the warm evenings of Bunuru continue, March offers stunning celestial sights, with Mars and Jupiter shining bright in the north . Meanwhile, Saturn, Venus, and Mercury stay hidden in the Sun’s glare , slowly making their way back into view—though the best chance to spot them comes in April. Turn y...

February’s night sky is putting on a show! This month, Leon and Beth guide you through a rare planetary parade , where every planet—including Mercury—is visible at once. Learn how to spot Venus at peak brightness , Jupiter ruling the northern sky , and Orion’s celestial hunting dogs, Canis Major and Canis Minor . Plus, we debunk the myths around planetary alignments and take a deep dive into the f...

Get ready for a spectacular January night sky! This month, we’ll take you on a stargazing journey featuring Mars at opposition , a rare planetary parade visible from Perth, Western Australia , and the stunning constellation of Gemini . Find out why Venus and Saturn are cozying up in the west, when to catch Earth at perihelion , and why Mars is shining brighter than ever. Plus, we’ll uncover the se...

Get ready for a spectacular December night sky! This month, we’ll guide you through dazzling meteor showers, breathtaking star clusters, and other celestial wonders visible from Perth, Western Australia. From the brightest constellations to the most exciting planetary alignments, we've got you covered. Plus, stay up to date with the latest discoveries and stories in space exploration. Please Look...

Join hosts Leon and Beth as they guide you through November's celestial highlights! This month features an exciting planetary lineup in the western sky, with Venus and Mercury putting on a show after sunset. Learn when to catch the Leonids meteor shower, explore the southern constellation Mensa, and discover the fascinating Magellanic Clouds. Plus, get details about Astrofest, happening November 9...

Join us this October as we explore the night sky’s wonders, from the last glimpses of the Milky Way to the dazzling Orionid meteor shower. Plus, discover the celestial beauty of Subaru. Tune in for your monthly dose of stargazing insights.

This month, Leon and Beth guide you through the night sky of Boorloo for September. Discover the planets Saturn and Venus, and learn about Saturn’s opposition and its upcoming equinox. The team also dives into the Deep Sky Dictionary, Space Picture of the Month, and the latest in space flight fails. Don’t miss out on the cosmic fun!

This month, Leon and Amanda delve into the fascinating story of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle debris that washed up in Greenhead in July 2023. Discover what this piece of space history is, how it got here, and its new home at Scitech. The team also explores the journey of the PSLV, its role in space missions, and the intricate process of preparing it for display. Don’t miss out on this specia...

This month, Leon and Amanda guide you through the night sky of Boorloo for August. Discover the constellations Scorpius and Sagittarius and learn why the “Teapot” is must-see. The team also dives into Space Flight Fails, Deep Sky Dictionary, and the Space Picture of the Month. Don’t miss out on the cosmic fun!