The older I get, the more I realize you can get pretty far in life by just finishing things. The world is full of half-written books, half-built businesses, and half-kept promises. You stand out by closing loops. By doing what you said you’d do. By having the courage to finish.

As we wrap up #YouthMonth, I would like to send my deepest gratitude to the institutions that have played a role in shaping my career: @NRF_SAASTA, where it all began, @SAAO, @AfricaAstronomy, @BRICSAstronomy, my current base and @StellenboschUni, my research home.

Side by side the image and the explanation of the image from Vera Rubin Observatory. #RubinWatchParty

A look at the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) behind the scenes, how it works, its instruments, and the overall choice of the Sutherland site.

🌟 Tomorrow: IAU Offices Plenary featuring Nobel Laureate Prof. Brian Schmidt! 🗓️ His talk, “How to Build an Impactful Career (and perhaps even win a Nobel prize)” will be on 12 August 2024, 08:30-10:00. Stream it freely here: https://t.co/F7uuwG0tRz #Astronomy2024

#astronomy2024

The last @IAU_Outreach session today begins with a presentation by Duduzile Kubheka (African Astronomical Society) on the different forms of outreach AfAS engages in. A key effort makes contacts in African countries without public programs in astro. #IAUGA2024 #Astronomy2024

#astronomy2024 Ambassador lead, Venu Prayag, will be speaking at the open night next week. Get your free tickets on Quicket.

Celebrating Women in Space Science and Astro! 🚀 Join us for talks, activities, and exhibits led by women in astronomy and space science. 📅 Date: 9 August 2024 🕚 Time: 11:00 - 14:00 🎟️Entry is free, but please register to secure your spot here: https://t.co/77DSh9K6su

Join us in Cape Town at the CTICC for the IAU General Assembly in August 6th - 15th #astronomy2024 #IAUGA2024

🌠✨ Don't Miss Our Outreach Events! 🌠 Sally Macfarlane, Outreach NOC, invites you to explore our outreach events at the IAU GA 2024! Discover how we are making astronomy accessible and engaging for all. 🔗 https://t.co/aVetNaROK8 #IAUGA2024

Oh one of these is definitely the brilliant, lovely and "joyful" 😉 @joyemmie from the Office of Astronomy for Development. I am looking forward to seeing all the other speakers 💃💃💃💃 #soapboxscience

The International Astronomical Union General Assembly 2024 will be held from 06 to 15 August 2024 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in Cape Town, South Africa. This marks the first time since the Union was established over a century ago that its triennial assembly

South Africa is set to become the centre of international astronomy as scientists from across the world gather for the (32nd) General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union (IAU)🗺️Register now and don't miss out on this historic event: https://t.co/ZYwLwidrw1 #IAUGA2024

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Astro-tourism talk at #cap24 by Joy from the @Astro4Dev, an observer @astronomy2024. The key message is partnerships between observatories and communities whose business is based on Astro-tourism. Hanle Dark Skies also emphases community collaboration.

It's all bright and sunny today in Cité de l'Espace. Day 2 of #IAUCAP2024

Thembela Mantungwa, chair of Comms at AfAS, shared interesting insights from her research which focused on the perceptions of the people of Sutherland about SALT and @SAAO with the intention of incorporating effective science communication to strengthen relationships #IAUCAP2024

Wrapping up a successful day of fruitful engagements and reconnecting with colleagues in astronomy communication and public engagement at the #IAUCAP2024 hosted in the beautiful city of Toulouse. #AfricaLookUp