Episodes 88
Avg. Duration 14m
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Since Apr 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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A guided tour of the night sky as seen from Perth, Western Australia, exploring the stories and science of astronomy, space science and space travel. It's a planetarium presenter in your pocket - just download, head outside, and press play. The Audio Guide to the Galaxy is proudly presented by Scitech.

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S10E18 June 2026: Season of the Scorpion

Jun 01, 2026 16m

Join hosts Leon and Sharna as they guide you through what you can see in the night sky in June.In June wave bye bye to Orion and hello to Scorpius, rising in the east and marking the onset of winter.…

S10E17 May 2026: Blue Moons and Planets Galore

May 01, 2026 10m

Join hosts Leon and Sharna as they guide you through the May night sky. There's plenty of action in the sky this month with four visible planets, two full moons, an ISS flyby and a stand out…

S10E16 April 2026: Scales and Scorpions

Apr 01, 2026 12m Transcript

Leon and Shana share the April edition of Audio Guide to the Galaxy, a stargazing companion for Perth (WA), starting in the western sky at sunset where bright Venus returns to the evening sky and…

S10E15 March 2026: Moony March

Feb 28, 2026 19m

Join hosts Leon and Sharna as they guide you through the March night sky.This month boasts a very exciting night sky, including but not limited to, two visible planets and a starry ship with a flying…

S10E14 February 2026: Bright Stars and Space Travel

Feb 01, 2026 11m

Join hosts Leon and Sharna as they guide you through the February night sky.From the stars Sirius and Canopus to the planet Jupiter, the night sky this month is full of bright spots. If you can find…

S10E13 January 2026: Dogs and Flies in the Sky

Dec 31, 2025 8m

Join host Sharna - on her own this episode! - as she guides you through the night sky for January.This month there are a bunch of fun constellations to try and spot but keep your eyes peeled because…

S10E12 December 2025: Your Stargazing Guide for December

Dec 03, 2025 11m

Join Leon and Sharna as they explore the December night sky. As the milky way grows fainter Jupiter and Saturn appear to steal the show this month. With a bit of squinted searching you’ll be able to…

S10E11 November 2025: The Four M's

Nov 01, 2025 11m

Join Leon and guest host Alyshia, as they explore the Boorloo night sky this November.Grab your M&M's and settle in because this month's sky contains multitudes - the Milky Way, Mercury, Mars and…

S10E10 October 2025 - Triangles, Meteor Showers and Mercury. Oh My!

Oct 01, 2025 10m

The western night sky! Join Leon and Sharna as they guide you through our night sky throughout October. From sunset to the early hours of the morning, you can see triangles, meteors, Mercury and…

S10E9 September 2025 - Stargazing! Total Eclipse of the Blood Moon & a bad impression of a magpie.

Sep 04, 2025 13m

Leon is joined by guest, & producer Morgan while Beth is away. What's in the sky?Total Lunar Eclipse + Blood Moon - 7th SeptemberEquinox - where the days will be getting longer. Planets:Saturn's…

S10E8 August 2025 - Stargazing! A "normal" constellation hides a fascinating galaxy cluster

Jul 31, 2025 15m

The Night Sky! It's all about the Milkyway in August (just look up & and maybe cover your neighbours light). Southern Hemisphere misses out on the Perseid meteor shower (lucky you if you're in…

S10E7 Milky Way Magic: Your Stargazing Guide for July

Jul 01, 2025 11m Transcript

July is peak galaxy appreciation month, and the Milky Way is putting on a show. This episode, we’re grabbing our stargazing snacks and heading outside to soak in that big, hazy river of light across…

S10E6 June 2025 – Milky Way Magic, Venus at Dawn & Lupus the Lone Wolf

May 31, 2025 14m

Snuggle up and look up, Leon and Beth are back with your June night sky guide from Scitech, recorded on Whadjuk Noongar land. This month, we chase the Milky Way as it stretches across the…

S2E5 August 2024: The Teapot, Galactic Wonders, and Space Oddities

Apr 30, 2025 16m

Join Beth and Leon for your monthly stargazing guide as they explore the Borloo night sky this May. With the arrival of cooler nights and the end of Bunuru, it’s the perfect time to head outside on…

S10E4 April 2025 – Orion’s Farewell, Cancer’s Hidden Gems & Morning Planet Parade

Mar 31, 2025 16m

Join Beth and Leon for your monthly stargazing guide as they explore the Borloo night sky this April. As we farewell Bunuru and welcome cooler nights, catch your last good views of Orion setting in…

S10E3 March 2025 – Equinox, Asteroid Watch & The Hare in the Sky

Mar 03, 2025 15m

Join Leon and Beth for your monthly stargazing guide as they explore the Borloo night sky this March. As Bunuru lingers, the warm nights offer perfect conditions for spotting Mars and Jupiter shining…

S10E2 February 2025 - Planet Parade, Alpha Centaurids and Big Dog

Feb 02, 2025 20m

This month Beth and Leon guide you through the February night sky.From the continuation of the Planet Parade including the new addition of Mercury, to the Constellation of the Month, Canis Major aka…

S10E1 January 2025: Mars, Gemini, and a Parade of Planets!

Jan 09, 2025 17m

This month, the night sky puts on an incredible show with Mars at opposition, Gemini rising in the north, and a spectacular planetary parade across the evening sky. Look out for Venus, Saturn,…

S9E10 December 2024: Pegasus, Jupiter, and the Geminids!

Dec 02, 2024 17m

Tune in to your monthly stargazing companion with Leon and Beth as they explore the Borloo night sky this December. Marvel at Venus shining brightly in the western sky after sunset, now at its…

S9E9 November 2024: Mercury, Venus and Jupiter.

Oct 31, 2024 17m

Tune in to your monthly stargazing companion with Leon and Beth as they explore what's visible in the Borloo night sky this November. Catch Venus dazzling in the western sky after sunset, with…

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Audio Guide to the Galaxy has published 88 episodes since April 2020, covering topics in Astronomy, Education.

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Audio Guide to the Galaxy is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 14m.

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