Looking Up - 23 Oct 24 - Kechil is back in South Africa after visiting astronomers in Perth, Australia

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Kechil is back in South Africa after visiting astronomers in Perth, Australia and gives a roundup of local celestial news. If you'd like to look at some stunning images of the recent comet visit https://www.facebook.com/Astrosocsa/

23 Oct 2024 English South Africa Places & Travel

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