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This week on the Audio Guide to the Galaxy, we're getting an early start to watch our planet plunge through a stream of meteors! ☄ . The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is at its best and brightest over the next few days - but to see it, you'll need to be awake before sunrise. Ready for a challenge? . Find the latest episode on your podcast app of choice, or visit our website (link in bio). . . . #astronomy #astronomywa #underthestars #stargazing #nightsky #meteor #meteorshower #etaaquarids
Australian boabs (Adansonia gregorii) are iconic for their swollen trunks… but did you know that it's called a caudex? And they often contain water - it's been estimated that some old trees can hold more than 100,000 litres of water in their trunks! 💧💦 . 📸: @lexisargeant . . . #boab #boabtree #treesofinstagram #perth #westernaustralia #kingspark #kingsparkperth
Make your child’s birthday unforgettable with a science celebration! 🎉 . Complete with entertaining party hosts, room hire, hands-on activities and all-day access to the centre, it’s an easy way to have an incredible party experience. Available on weekends, now with three timeslots. . Learn more at the link in bio. . . . #perthkids #perthmums #perthbirthdayparty #kidsbirthdayparty
Looks like a pretty sci-fi view of the moon, hey? This false-colour mosaic was actually created back in the 90's! . By assigning new (false) colours to shades of black and white, scientists can bring out details in a image and better understand patterns like lunar soil composition. 🌖 . 📸: @nasa /JPL
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