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Elizabeth Cocking
Dec 9, 20171 min read
Did you know? - The Sun
This is the first post in a monthly series of astronomy facts and definitions which I find interesting and helpful to know. THE SUN...


Elizabeth Cocking
Dec 9, 20171 min read
In this Month - December 2017
This is the first post in a monthly series of astronomical, space exploration and related historical anniversaries. I hope you enjoy the...


Monty Leventhal OAM
Dec 2, 20172 min read
Solar Observations for November 2017
I'm Monty Leventhal and every morning, in fine weather, I observe the Sun, our closest star, and record my observations. For the month of...


Monty Leventhal OAM
Nov 4, 20173 min read
Solar Observations for October 2017
Every day I attempt to view the sun using a safe solar filter telescope from Maroubra in Sydney. The American Association of Variable...


Dr Toner Stevenson
Oct 26, 20171 min read
Great American Eclipse revisited
Monday 6 November, 6:30pm is going to be a great opportunity to hear from two Eclipse chasers. Adriano Massatani will speak about his...


Monty Leventhal OAM
Oct 9, 20173 min read
Solar Observations for September 2017
Solar activity overall remained quite low in September but there were a few extraordinary observations. Activity began to increase on...


Monty Leventhal OAM
Sep 11, 20172 min read
Solar Observations for August 2017
Once again very low activity on the Sun continued throughout most of August. On the 1st only a single Cri (6) group could be seen close...


Dr Toner Stevenson
Aug 23, 20173 min read
Total solar eclipse success! Viewed from Warm Springs Oregon, August 2017
With great anticipation myself, fellow Skywatcher member, my partner Ron Stevenson, & fellow eclipse chaser, Melissa Hulbert, from Sydney...


Dr Toner Stevenson
Aug 21, 20171 min read
Live stream US Total Solar Eclipse 2017
On Monday 21 August there is a total solar eclipse in the USA. Three Sydney City Skywatcher members are observing the eclipse. Adriano...


Monty Leventhal OAM
Aug 7, 20172 min read
Solar Observations for July 2017
Every day I observe solar activity and publish my results globally. I also report my monthly findings at the Sydney City Skywatchers...
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