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Dirk Goës
Jul 13, 20242 min read
Dr Caroline Foster : Why do galaxies slow down as they age?, Monday 2 September, 6:30pm
Presented at Sydney Observatory and on-line. Comparing the rotation and random motions of stars and gas in galaxies at different...

Dr Nick Lomb
May 6, 20245 min read
Book Review - William Dawes: Scientist, Governor, Abolitionist: Caught Between Science and Religion
Review by Dr. Nick Lomb William Dawes: Scientist, Governor, Abolitionist: Caught Between Science and Religion, by Richard de Grijs and...


Dirk Goës
May 4, 20241 min read
Astronomical discoveries made at Dover Heights, Mon 6 May, 6:30pm.
Professor Ron Ekers, AO FAA FRS, Sydney Observatory. Join us at Sydney Observatory as we learn more about the four discoveries of...

Dirk Goës
May 4, 20242 min read
History of the Bureau of Meteorology Building on Observatory Hill by Richard Whitaker, 3 June, 6:30pm
Fort Street Public School, on Observatory Hill, has recently been extended and renovated to include the historic 1922 Bureau of...


Dirk Goës
May 4, 20241 min read
Is there life out there in the Universe? Mon 1 July 6:30pm at Sydney Observatory
Presented by Dr Luke Barnes, Western Sydney University Aliens? It’s one of the great questions, but what can astronomy say about life...


Janette Brenan
Apr 24, 20241 min read
Astronomers' Bulletin April to June '24
Our quarterly magazine features significant events in astronomy, members observations and tips for amateur astronomers. Download and read...

Garry Dalrymple
Mar 31, 20243 min read
How Good is your Night Sky?
An easy-to-use walk around guide. By Garry P. Dalrymple The visibility of the stars and the planets is a restriction placed on all of us...

Dirk Goës
Mar 10, 20241 min read
Viewing Night - Stargazers Lawn Sat 16th March
Following on from the success of our previous SCS Members Viewing Night here are details of the next one. These viewing nights are for...


Dirk Goës
Mar 8, 20241 min read
Amateur spectroscopy - useful and rewarding! Wed 3 April, 630pm
Presented by Ken McEwen, Via Zoom Hi my name is Ken McEwen an amateur astronomer a member of Sutherland Astronomical Society my...

Dirk Goës
Mar 7, 20245 min read
Women who measured stars for the Great Star Catalogue: Margaret Colville and Winsome Bellamy
Dr Toner Stevenson, History Affiliate, School of Humanities, The University of Sydney This blog post is to recognise Margaret Colville...
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