The TFOM team in avatar form posing in Spatial on top of the 3D ASA logo, designed by Emma Rehn and made into a 3D logo by Elizabeth Tasker. The logo considers of the letters A, S and A (for Astronomical Society of Australia), where the letters are decorated with artwork showing the ASKAP radio antenna, simulations of particle showers and the AAT 4m telescope.

A blended image where the top image is the in-person TFOM members sitting in front of the physical blue shaded IAU GA logo in Cape Town, and the bottom image includes the full TFOM team posing in Spatial, in front of and on top of the same logo reproduced in digital 3D by Aidan Hotan. The logo consists of the letters IAU GA 2024, with a colourful banner beneath, sponsor logos and the hashtag #astronomy2024.

Last year was a really busy year for us, especially in the #astronomy world 🔭 Two major #TFOM activities involved partnering with @astrosocaus.bsky.social on #ASA2024 and @astronomy2024.bsky.social on #IAUGA2024, and we have just had our findings released publicly 🙌

A spiral shaped construction in front of a sign saying “Astronomy for All”

A woman giving a talk in front of a very large screen.

A woman in a mask in front of a small screen showing science. Lots of other people and screens in the background.

A woman by a large sign saying IAUGA2024

Some pictures from #astronomy2024 #iauga2024 in Cape Town last week. I gave a talk and two posters and also enjoyed the exhibits and other talks. Was great. 🔭👩‍🔬

The Cosmic Savannah podcast has been a long-time contributor to our 365 Days of Astronomy podcast feed. We are in awe of their presentation today at the #IAUGA2024 and so proud to get to collaborate with them.

Another day of #iauga2024 starting with plenaries from Symposium392 - first up my grad school friend Kristine Spekkens talking about HI in galaxies looking to the era of the Square Kilometer Array. #astronomy2024

Improving research software availability and citation/ increasing recognition for software authors

Are you at #IAUGA2024? Do you write software & want to get credit for it? Do you use s/w & struggle w/ how to cite it? Do you review journal papers & want to improve s/w citation in them?
Join Tuesday's unconference session on improving s/w citation!

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A stage with a person standing on it. Main words you can see are “It’s time for Africa!”

Made it to the #iauga2024 #astronomy2024 with plenary by Brian Schmidt on “how to build an impactful career”.

J-HIVE: JWST's Homogeneous Information-Rich Visualization of Extragalactic Datasets

Great talk at #iauga2024 by #dotastro alum Kartheik Iyer (Columbia) on the J-HIVE project. It brings together ~1 million galaxies from public #JWST data with a uniform reduction and provides a web-based visualization tool. Amazing. j-hive.org 🔭

Poster showing research results that 100% of astronomers use software for their research, describing what the Astrophysics Source Code Library (ASCL, ascl.net) is, how to use it (to look for software, how to cite software you've used, and to get a unique ID for your software that can be used to cite it), and some of its benefits to the astro community.

How important is software to astronomy? All astro research depends on it.

Check out our poster for the #IAUGA2024. If you're at the IAU General Assembly, swing by the posters at 3 PM today for some ASCL (and APOD) swag!

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How important is software to astronomy? All astro research depends on it.
Check out our poster for the #IAUGA2024
#astronomy2024

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Fascinating talk by Ivo Labbé (Swinburne) on the nature of Little Red Dots, and in particular their "Monster" galaxy which appears to be an extremely compact massive galaxy with an active black hole - amazing spectra! #astronomy2024 #iauga2024 🔭

Ditto! Am having a great time following along online. Big kudos to the organizers. 🔭 #astronomy2024 #iauga2024

Hulde voor de organisatie van #astronomy2024. Niet alleen brengen astronomen veel bezoeken aan scholen in/rond Kaapstad maar schoolklassen worden ook uitgenodigd op de conferentie. Verder zijn er talloze publiekslezingen en zendt een radiostation de hele dag live vanaf de conferentie uit #IAUGA2024

Groetjes vanaf de eerste General Assembly van de Internationale Astronomische Unie in Afrika #Astronomy2024 #IAUGA2024 #OpeningCeremony #TimeForAfrica #CapeTown

Just watched an amazing and emotional #astronomy2024 #iauga2024 opening ceremony on Zoom from home. Not the same as being there, but I'm massively grateful to the organisers, especially Kevin Govender for enabling fully hybrid open access. 🔭

🔭 This is of course in addition to the fantastic scientific conference program, with sessions on all areas of astrophysics, from our Sun to the most distant reaches of the Universe, and everything in between #iauga2024

Signal Hill Hike & Sea Point Cycle (in person) - IAU General Assembly 2024 - Cape Town Join us for an invigorating day of adventure and networking as part of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) General Assembly! We are excited to host an engaging outdoor event designed to showcas...

🔭 Today the IAU General Assembly begins in Cape Town, and I'm SO amazed at the variety of events taking place! Lots of public talks, social events, planetarium shows, and more. Highly recommend taking the Lion's Head hike + Sea Point bike ride on Sunday! astronomy2024.org/event/lions-... #iauga2024

Attending the very interesting pre conference day Life in the Universe, linking the search for life in the Universe with the effort to understand the origin and evolution of life on Earth #astronomy2024 #iauga2024

🌌 Exciting side events at the #IAUGA2024
! Join us for scientific meetings, workshops, and hackathons alongside the main program. A fantastic opportunity for researchers worldwide to engage, learn, and collaborate. 🔭

Don't miss out! 🌟 👉 astronomy2024.org/side-events/

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🌟 Unconference Sessions at #IAUGA2024! 🌟

In the exhibition area, propose and vote on talks that interest you. Share your work and ideas on stage with fellow participants. Don’t miss this chance to engage and collaborate! 💬🔭

#Astronomy2024

Discover the universe at the IAU General Assembly in South Africa 🇿🇦,

inspired by Nelson Mandela’s legacy of unity and progress.

Together, let’s reach for the stars and make a difference.🌍

#IAUGA2024 #MandelaDay2024

🌟 Live from the ISS! 🌌

join us at #IAUGA2024 in Cape Town for a live Q&A with astronauts aboard the International Space Station! 🔭

In collaboration with @arissintl.bsky.social , this exciting event is open to all, with school questions answered live.

Details: astronomy2024.org/what-to-expe...

Our newsletter for #IAUGA2024 is here!🌍

Discover crucial updates on grant applications, abstract submissions, and event highlights in our latest issue. 🔭

Don't miss out! Read now: mailchi.mp/astronomy202...

🌍Join us at the #IAUGA2024 for Richard Ellis's session on the James Webb Space Telescope's progress in studying early galaxies.🌌

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Ellis, an esteemed cosmologist, has played a key role in tracing cosmic history. 🔭

Don' miss this talk! astronomy2024.org/programme-ov...

Calling all astronomers! Join us in establishing Satellite Viewing Centers for the #IAUGA2024! 🌍✨

Host a center to virtually attend to connect with fellow enthusiasts, and widen the reach of astronomy. Submit your proposal by 15/7. 🔭

🔗: astronomy2024.org/call-for-iau...

Support African astronomers' participation in the IAU GA 2024 through the IAU Travel Fund. Contributions aid in facilitating the attendance of astronomers from across the continent, fostering a more inclusive scientific community. 🌍🔭
#IAUGA2024 #AfricaLookUp #Astronomy2024

The #IAUGA2024 is thrilled to announce our partnership with South African Airways, offering attendees a special discount on flights. Thanks to SAA, your journey to this incredible event just got easier and more affordable! ✈️🌌🔭

Learn more here: astronomy2024.org/getting-to-c...

Unable to attend the #IAUGA2024 in person? No problem!

You can join us virtually and be a part of the groundbreaking discussions and sessions from anywhere in the world. 🗺️🔭

Register now and don't miss out on this historic event: astronomy2024.org/registration/.

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Join us at the #IAUGA2024 for the symposium "A Multi-Point View of the Sun: Advances in Solar Observations and Space Weather Understanding" from August 6-8 in Cape Town, South Africa!

Discover the latest in solar research.🌞🔭

Learn more here: indico.ict.inaf.it/event/2720/o...

📢 With nearly 3,000 submitted abstracts, our committees are busy finalizing the #IAUGA2024 programme.

As participants confirm attendance, we’ll share the detailed schedule and presenter instructions in June. Stay tuned! astronomy2024.org/programme/

Experience South Africa's astronomical legacy at #IAUGA2024!

From pioneering lunar photography to capturing the great comet of 1882, Cape Observatory's rich history shines. Join us in Cape Town, 6-15 August 2024, for this historic event, the first IAU GA on African soil! 🌍🔭