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Dirk Goës
May 25, 20232 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...
Elizabeth Cocking
Apr 30, 20233 min read
Astronomical anniversaries in the month of May
15th May 1618 Johannes Kepler discovers the mathematical rule governing the orbits of our solar system’s planets. The image left is...
Janette Brenan
Apr 27, 20231 min read
Astronomers' Bulletin: April to June 2023
In This Issue: Icy Moonquakes.........................................................1-3 NGC3293...........................................
Dirk Goës
Apr 15, 20233 min read
Ningaloo Solar Eclipse chasing
Toner Stevenson, vice president Sydney City Skywatchers, Saturday 15 April 2023. Experiencing a total solar eclipse is a spectacular and...
Dirk Goës
Apr 9, 20231 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.
Elizabeth Cocking
Mar 31, 20232 min read
Astronomical anniversaries in the month of April
Each Month Elizabeth Cocking writes about poignant moments in the incredibly rich history of astronomy.
Dirk Goës
Mar 31, 20231 min read
The Dark Universe by Dr Sara Webb : 3 April, 6:30pm
An on-line Zoom presentation for members.
Elizabeth Cocking
Feb 28, 20234 min read
In this month : March 2023
25th March 1655 Dutch astronomer Christiaan Huygens discovers Titan, the largest moon of Saturn and the second largest natural satellite...
Elizabeth Cocking
Feb 26, 20231 min read
Did you know? All things Zwicky!
We look at Comet ZTF Comet ZTF, or to give it its full name C2022/E3 ZTF, is named for the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) where the...
Dirk Goës
Feb 11, 20232 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...
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