Show Notes
This month Leon and Alyshia explore the wonders of the October night sky, starting with Saturn's intriguing new shape and the potential discovery of dark matter and some questionable pictures sent to the moon.
Saturn's Decagon https://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/nasas-hubble-tracks-new-decagon-encircling-saturns-south-pole/
Interesting Read: https://www.fearandwine.com/post/saturn-decagon-south-pole
Leon's Space Pic - https://particle.scitech.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/crater-1.png
Alyshia's Space Pic - https://particle.scitech.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Moon_Art_Scale_Fingers.jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_Museum
Tarantula Nebula - https://science.nasa.gov/missions/webb/a-cosmic-tarantula-caught-by-nasas-webb/
As the Milky Way shifts towards the western sky, spot constellations like Scorpius and Sagittarius. Venus and Mercury make a dazzling appearance alongside the moon on October 12. How to see the Orionids meteor with tips on the best viewing times. We also check out the Dorado constellation Large Magellanic Cloud and Tarantula Nebula & significance of Supernova 1987A, a pivotal moment in astronomical history.
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