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The General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union is coming to the African continent for the first time - Cape Town 2024. #ItsTimeForAfrica

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🎉 Had your fill of the opening ceremony excitement? Get ready for the grand finale! At the closing ceremony on August 15, we’ll reveal the host of the 2030 IAU General Assembly. Don’t miss this historic moment! 🌍✨

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August 14, 2024 at 11:47 AM
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🌌 Catch #IAUS394: All-Inclusive AGN at IAU GA 2024! 🗓️ Dr. Beatriz Mingo will discuss "Multiwavelength AGN Classification in the Age of Big Data" on 15 August 2024, 08:30-10:00.

Stream it freely here: astronomy2024.org/day-8-august...

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August 14, 2024 at 11:44 AM
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The Cosmic Savannah Podcast is hosting a LIVE show at the IAU GA. Join us for a blend of fun, education, and inspiration with special guests. Open to the public for free and streamed online! Don't miss it! 🌌✨

More details: astronomy2024.org/event/the-co...

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August 13, 2024 at 3:45 PM
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Don't miss the IAUS 393 Plenary Talks on Aug 14, 08:30-10:00 at CTICC Audi 1! 🌌 Featuring NASA’s Geronimo Villanueva and Harvard & Smithsonian’s Andrew Szentgyorgyi.

Stream it freely here: astronomy2024.org/day-7-august...

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August 13, 2024 at 8:57 AM
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📡 Join #IAUS392: Neutral Hydrogen in and Around Galaxies in the SKA Era. 🗓️ Hear from Dr. Kristine Spekkens (08:15-09:00), Dr. Kyle Oman (09:00-09:30), and A/Prof. Michelle Cluver (09:30-10:00) on 13 August 2024, 08:30-10:00.

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August 12, 2024 at 11:02 AM
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🌟 Congrats to David Charbonneau, co-winner of the 2024 Kavli Prize in Astrophysics! 🎉 Catch his talk at the IAU GA 2024 on Tuesday, 13 August 2024, 12:00-13:30: "The Terrestrial Worlds of Other Stars."

Stream it freely here: astronomy2024.org/day-6-august... 🌌🔭

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August 12, 2024 at 8:35 AM
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🌌 On August 10, explore the cosmos at V&A Waterfront! Enjoy interactive talks, telescope viewing, and mobile planetariums—all FREE! 🚀✨
📅 Date: August 10
🕙 Time: 10:00 am - 9:30 pm
📍 Location: Amphitheatre, V&A Waterfront
More info: www.waterfront.co.za/events/celeb...
August 9, 2024 at 11:53 AM
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📸 The professional photos from the IAU GA 2024 are now available. Check out the gallery and see if you can spot yourself among the stars! www.flickr.com/people/astro... 🌟 🔭

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August 9, 2024 at 8:38 AM
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📸 Exciting news! The professional photos from the IAU GA 2024 are now available. Check out the gallery and see if you can spot yourself among the stars! www.flickr.com/people/astro... 🌟 🔭

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August 8, 2024 at 11:25 AM
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✨ Explore #IAUS391: The First Chapters of Our Cosmic History with JWST at IAU GA 2024! 🗓️ Dr. Nancy Levenson (08:30-09:15) and Prof. Richard Ellis (09:15-10:00) share their insights on 9 August 2024, 08:30-10:00.

Stream it freely here: astronomy2024.org/day-4-august...

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August 8, 2024 at 9:23 AM
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🌟 Congrats to Dr. Marcia Rieke, 2024 Gruber Cosmology Prize winner! 🎉 Catch her talk at the IAU GA 2024 on Thursday, 8 August 2024, 12:00-13:30. 🔭

Stream it freely here: astronomy2024.org/day-3-august...

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August 7, 2024 at 10:58 AM
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🌞 Don’t miss #IAU390 Plenary Talks on Solar Observations and Space Weather with Dr. Sarah Gibson: Beyond Flatland: A Star of Many Dimensions. 🗓️ Thursday, 8 August, 2024, 08:30-10:00 at IAU GA 2024.

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August 7, 2024 at 8:37 AM
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🔭 Don’t miss #IAUS389: Gravitational Wave Astrophysics at IAU GA 2024! 🌌 Hear from Dr. Silvia Biscoveanu (08:30-09:00), Kenta Hotokezaka (09:00-09:30), and Prof. Ryan Shannon (09:30-10:00) on 7 August 2024, 08:30-10:00.

Stream it freely here: astronomy2024.org/day-2-august...

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August 6, 2024 at 11:15 AM
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🎶 You've been hearing the #Astronomy2024 anthem everywhere, and it’s probably stuck in your head by now! So why not stream it and sing along in the shower? 🎤✨ Enjoy the tune and keep the GA spirit alive!

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Anthem - IAU GA 2024
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August 6, 2024 at 8:35 AM
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🌟 Congrats to Shrinivas R. Kulkarni, 2024 Shaw Prize in Astronomy laureate! 🎉 Don’t miss his talk at the IAU GA 2024 on Tuesday, 6 August 2024, 12:00-13:30. Add to your calendar! 🌌🔭

Stream it freely here: astronomy2024.org/day-1-august...

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August 5, 2024 at 1:26 PM
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🌟 Congrats to Shrinivas R. Kulkarni, 2024 Shaw Prize in Astronomy laureate! 🎉 Don’t miss his talk at the IAU GA 2024 on Tuesday, 6 August 2024, 12:00-13:30 🌌🔭

Stream it freely here: astronomy2024.org/day-1-august...

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August 5, 2024 at 10:35 AM
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🌍 The wait is over! The IAU General Assembly 2024 kicks off tomorrow, marking a historic first for Africa! Together, we’re making history. It’s time for Africa! ✨ 🔭

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The GA is starting tomorrow!
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August 5, 2024 at 8:42 AM
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Our heartfelt thanks to the Heising-Simons Foundation for their role as Participant Support at the IAU GA 2024. 🔭

Discover more about our sponsors: astronomy2024.org/our-sponsors...

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August 2, 2024 at 1:19 PM
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🌟 Thank you to American Institute of Physics for being a Bronze Sponsor of #Astronomy2024! We appreciate your support and contribution to this exciting event. 🔭

🔗 Learn more about our sponsors: astronomy2024.org/our-sponsors...
August 2, 2024 at 11:26 AM
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🌟 Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, highlights the construction of the SKA Observatory, a platinum sponsor of #Astronomy2024!

A special thanks to SKA Observatory for their incredible efforts.

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SKAO - IAU GA 2024
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August 2, 2024 at 8:16 AM
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Excited to announce a football event at the IAU GA 2024 in Cape Town! 🌟⚽️ If you want to join the fun, fill out the form by July 20: docs.google.com/spreadsheets....
Don't forget to bring your own sportswear. See you on the field!

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August 1, 2024 at 10:57 AM
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Grateful to South Africa for being a Gold Sponsor and offering Conference Support for #Astronomy2024! Your commitment helps make this event extraordinary. 🔭

🔗 Learn more about our sponsors: astronomy2024.org/our-sponsors...
August 1, 2024 at 8:00 AM
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We are honored to have the LSST Discovery Alliance providing Participant Support for the IAU GA 2024. 🔭

Explore our sponsors: astronomy2024.org/our-sponsors... #Astronomy2024
July 31, 2024 at 1:29 PM
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Discover and explore the scientific program at the #Astronomy2024 starting soon! 🔭

Learn more here: astronomy2024.org/programme-ov...

Credit: NASA
July 31, 2024 at 10:57 AM
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🌌 Join the WG Astronomy in Culture / C5 Cultural Astronomy Business/Scientific Meeting at #Astronomy2024!

📅 Tuesday, August 13, 2024 ⏰ 08:30-10:00 📍 Room 2.64 – 2.66. The President of the Commission will also speak at the Cultural Evening. Don't miss it! 🔭
July 31, 2024 at 8:05 AM