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John Tebbutt's Observatory : 22 July 2023
John Tebbutt was the first president of the New South Wales branch of the British Astronomical Association (now Sydney City Skywatchers)....
Dirk Goës
Jun 17, 20231 min read


Investigating Ooldea Aboriginal Astronomical traditions by Trevor Leaman - 5 June 6:30pm
Cultural astronomer Trevor Leaman will discuss his personal investigations into the astronomical traditions of the Ngalea and Kokatha...
Dirk Goës
May 25, 20232 min read

LASER GUIDE STARS TO PUSH THE LIMITS IN GROUND-BASED ASTRONOMY - 1 May, 6:30pm
Presentation about advanced astrophysics research by Dr Noelia Martinez from Mt Stromlo, ANU.
Dirk Goës
Apr 9, 20231 min read


The Dark Universe by Dr Sara Webb : 3 April, 6:30pm
An on-line Zoom presentation for members.
Dirk Goës
Mar 31, 20231 min read

Eclipse Chasers : remarkable expeditions in Australia and the Pacific
Presented by Nick Lomb and Toner Stevenson 6:30pm Monday 6 March Experiencing a total solar eclipse is a visceral experience, involving...
Dirk Goës
Feb 11, 20232 min read


Supernova remnants – life after death presented by Dr Luke Bozzetto
Monday 6 February, 6:30pm Supernova remnants are the expanding structures left behind after the catastrophic explosion certain stars...
Dirk Goës
Jan 16, 20231 min read

A 'peachy' total lunar eclipse: 8 Nov 2022
Sydney City Skywatchers members brought their telescopes to Sydney Observatory to observe and share the total eclipse of the Moon on 8...
Dirk Goës
Nov 12, 20221 min read


Armagh Observatory: an astronomical past, present and future
Presented by Dr Rok Nežič Date: Monday 7 November, 6:30pm AEDT (Keynote talk will start at 7pm ). Via: Zoom (a link is sent to members....
Dirk Goës
Oct 21, 20221 min read


THE HISTORY OF RADIO ASTRONOMY IN AUSTRALIA
PERSONAL REFLECTIONS AND REMINISCENCES. Wednesday 6 October, 2022. 6:30pm via Zoom PROFESSOR WAYNE ORCHISTON, UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND...
Dirk Goës
Sep 29, 20222 min read


Imaging Newborn Exoplanets with the James Webb Space Telescope
Dr Benjamin Pope, the University of Queensland Date: Monday 5th September Time: 6:30pm (please join at 6:20pm) Via: Zoom link - look for...
Dirk Goës
Aug 15, 20221 min read
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