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Located in Cape Town, South Africa
At Casual Astronomy, we’re more than just observers of the night sky; we’re a community of dreamers, explorers, and storytellers who find wonder in the universe above us.
Whether you’re just starting your stargazing journey or already navigating constellations with a telescope, our mission is to make astronomy approachable, inspiring, and endlessly exciting for everyone under the same sky.
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Blessed Sunday Week 35: Remember to Look Up
Read More: Blessed Sunday Week 35: Remember to Look UpLook towards the night sky this Sunday and rediscover the wonder, perspective and peaceful curiosity that astronomy can bring.
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Make Saturday Night a Stargazing Night
Read More: Make Saturday Night a Stargazing NightYou don’t need a telescope to enjoy astronomy. If the skies are clear this Saturday, head outside and spend some time among the stars.
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South African Space Intelligence Helps Map Hernic Ferrochrome Tailings Dam Disaster
Read More: South African Space Intelligence Helps Map Hernic Ferrochrome Tailings Dam DisasterSatellite imagery is helping SANSA map the Hernic Ferrochrome tailings dam disaster and assess impacts on roads, power infrastructure and surrounding areas.
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Curiosity Rover Discovers a Remarkable Sea of Polygons on Mars
Read More: Curiosity Rover Discovers a Remarkable Sea of Polygons on MarsCuriosity has discovered a vast field of tiny polygonal fractures on Mars, potentially offering new clues about the Red Planet’s ancient environment.
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Why Astronomers Use Red Lights at Night
Read More: Why Astronomers Use Red Lights at NightAttend an astronomy observation session after dark and you may notice people using dim red torches instead of ordinary white ones. It isn’t simply an…
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Imaging Accessories for Astronomy and Astrophotography
Read More: Imaging Accessories for Astronomy and AstrophotographyDiscover which Imaging Accessories can improve your astronomy setup, solve common astrophotography problems and help you capture better images.
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Take Five Minutes to Look at the Night Sky
Read More: Take Five Minutes to Look at the Night SkyStep outside and look up. A few quiet minutes observing the Moon, stars or planets can reconnect you with the wonder of astronomy.
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Blessed Sunday Week 34: Look Up and Remember How Much Lies Beyond Us
Read More: Blessed Sunday Week 34: Look Up and Remember How Much Lies Beyond UsLook towards the heavens this Blessed Sunday and remember how much exists beyond our everyday worries here on Earth.
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Weekend Plans: Look Up at the Night Sky
Read More: Weekend Plans: Look Up at the Night SkyYou don’t need expensive equipment to enjoy astronomy. This weekend, step outside after dark and simply look up at the universe.
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Join the Celenic Earth Network on Twitch
Read More: Join the Celenic Earth Network on TwitchCasual Astronomer supports the Celenic Earth Twitch channel as we work towards reaching 50 average viewers per stream.