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Episode 26: Beyond 200 years of astronomy in South Africa

Episode 26: Beyond 200 years of astronomy in South Africa

FromThe Cosmic Savannah


Episode 26: Beyond 200 years of astronomy in South Africa

FromThe Cosmic Savannah

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Oct 15, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Welcome to Season 3 of The Cosmic Savannah! This week we get up to speed with all the activities over the break, hear from Assoc Prof Vanessa McBride joins about the Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) and her role as Head of Research at the SAAO, and her own research in the field of compact binary stars. We also discuss the objectives of the OAD, acknowledging South Africa's difficult past, in striving for an equal and inclusive future for all, in astronomy and beyond.
Check out the show notes at www.thecosmicsavannah.com for more info, pictures, links, and the transcript of this episode.
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Released:
Oct 15, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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