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Andrew Wood
Feb 4, 20235 min read
Stars of the Orion Constellation
How to find and key features of the Orion Constellation


Elizabeth Cocking
Jan 31, 20233 min read
In this month : February
Elizabeth Cocking reviews February astronomical occurrences and who was born in this month in the past. 4th February 1962 A very rare and...

Janette Brenan
Jan 23, 20231 min read
Astronomers' Bulletin: January to March 2023
In this issue: HIPASS Galaxy Solar Sprays Observations


Dirk Goës
Jan 16, 20231 min read
2023 - Sydney City Skywatchers Outreach
Each year Sydney City Skywatcher members volunteer in support of Sydney Observatory events and Centennial Park. This is an opportunity to...


Dirk Goës
Jan 16, 20231 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
Dec 31, 20224 min read
The passing of three significant figures in astronomy
We end 2022 on a sad but important note, commemorating the contribution made and lives of Professor Jay Pasachoff, solar eclipse...

Dirk Goës
Nov 12, 20221 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...

Elizabeth Cocking
Oct 29, 20222 min read
Did you know? Lunar Eclipses
A total Lunar Eclipse is due on Tuesday 8 November, 2022. It will be visible from Sydney and most of Australia and New Zealand. Lunar...


Janette Brenan
Oct 22, 20221 min read
Astronomers' Bulletin: October to December 2022
In this issue: Juno's Europa AR13014: Saga of a quiet giant by Harry Roberts Solar Observations by Monty Leventhal OAM Taurus-Littrow...


Dirk Goës
Oct 21, 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....
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