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South African astronomy has a long, rich history of discovery The South African Astronomical Observatory in Cape Town is the oldest permanent observatory in the southern hemisphere: It turned 200 in 2020. This observatory is a fundamental part of South Africa’s long history of astronomical research, which began when French academic Nicolas-Louis de La Caille visited Cape Town from 1751 to 1753. He undertook a careful examination of every square degree of the southern sky. This resulted in the first comprehensive sky survey ever made, in either hemisphere. The Royal Observatory, Cape ...

South African astronomy has a long, rich history of discovery – and a promising future By Ian Glass - The Conversation The Southern African Large Telescope has been a key part of South Africa's astronomical contributions. - Source: SAAO Listen to article The South African Astronomical Observatory in Cape Town is the oldest permanent observatory in the southern hemisphere: it turned 200 in 2020. This observatory is a fundamental part of South Africa's long history of astronomical research, which began when French academic Nicolas-Louis de La Caille visited Cape Town from 1751 to 1753. ...

Let’s Talk About Simulated Sex: Intimacy Coordinators Two Years On by Emily Hilton December 10, 2020, 6:00am PST The field is booming, yet still faces resistance from some skeptical creators as well as representation and credentialing issues: "Anybody can come off the street and say 'I'm an intimacy coordinator.'" "I love those moments when you start shooting and the director says, 'OK, I think we got it,' and then everyone, including the actors, starts laughing," says intimacy coordinator Yarit Dor ( Carnival Row), who worked in fight and movement direction before training in intimacy. ...