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Apollo12 landing site. The WorldWide Telescope is a software environment that enables your computer to function as a virtual telescope -- bringing together imagery from the world's best ground- and space-based telescopes for the exploration of the universe.
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18 and 19 April 2012
The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) and the Astronomy Office for Development (OAD) will be hosting a hands-on workshop on the virtual WorldWide Telescope (WWT) at the SAAO in Observatory, Cape Town. WWT is designed to enhance astronomical research and science education. There is limited space available and a selection process will be followed. To attend, register online. View the programme
23 - 27 April 2012
Science Tube. The science fair will take place in Kimberley. Contact: Livuwani Masevhe, email: llmassev@yahoo.com
9 - 11 May 2012
Mpumalanga Science and Technology Expo in Sabie, Barberton and White River. Contact: Sibusiso Magagule, email: smagagula@deltaemd.co.za
28 June 2012
The National Science Olympiad Awards Gala Dinner will take place in Gauteng.
Contact: Dr Jabu Nukeri, email: jabu@saasta.ac.za
21 July 2012
Scopex at SA Military History Museum, Johannesburg. Contact: Lerika Cross, email: lerika@icon.co.za
23 - 27 July 2012
Science Tube Makhado at the Makhado Show Grounds. Contact Livuwani Masevhe, email: llmassev@yahoo.com
28 July 2012
National Science Week will be launched in Gauteng, venue to be confirmed. Contact: Erna Taljaard, email: etaljaard@saasta.ac.za
30 July - 4 August 2012
National Science Week will be celebrated countrywide. Contact: Erna Taljaard, email: etaljaard@saasta.ac.za
3 and 4 August 2012
SAASTA National Schools Debates - the final debates will take place in Gauteng on the Friday and Saturday. Contact: Melissa Govender, email: melissa@saasta.ac.za
28 - 30 August 2012
Science Unlimited KwaZulu-Natal. The festival will take place in Pietermaritzburg. Contact: Richard Chernis, email: richardchernis@salamax.co.za
26 October 2012
AstroQuiz Finals, venue to be confirmed. The teams of finalists from 10 participating centres will compete for the top prize in this annual quiz for grade seven learners, organised by SAASTA. Contact: Bafedile Kgwadi, email: kgwadib@saasta.ac.za
26 - 29 November 2012
The 14th Southern African Association of Science and Technology Centres (SAASTEC) conference will take place at the National Zoological Gardens in Pretoria. View more information
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