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Toner Stevenson
Feb 1, 20242 min read
Radio Astronomy walk : 11 Feb 2024
Date and time:Â 9am Sunday 11 February Departing from:Â Rodney Reserve, Dover Heights, NSW End of tour:Â Watson's Bay Hotel at approx. 11am....
sydneycityskywatch
Jan 5, 20242 min read
Reflections on Sydney Amateur Astronomy 1885–1960, Monday 5 Feb, 6:30pm
'From Madsen to Beames: Reflections on Sydney Amateur Astronomy 1885–1960 and some ‘Large Telescopes’ presented by Professor Wayne...
Toner Stevenson
Oct 16, 20232 min read
Behind the scenes at ASKAP: Presented by Dr Vanessa Moss, CSIRO
Mon 6 Nov, 6:30pm, Via Zoom. This keynote talk will commence at 6:30pm. The Australian SKA Pathfinder is the nation's newest radio...
Toner Stevenson
Sep 23, 20232 min read
History of Linden Observatory 30" Evans Telescope Wednesday 4 October, 6:30pm
Presented by Rob Horvat This talk gives an overview of the history of the 30-inch telescope at Linden Observatory from its arrival in...
Toner Stevenson
Aug 21, 20231 min read
Mapping the Cosmos, 4 September 6:30pm
Presented by Dr Cullan Howlet, University of Queensland The last decade has seen a dramatic increase in our ability to use 4m class...
Toner Stevenson
Jul 16, 20231 min read
From Ancient Egypt to the stars, Mon 7 Aug, 6:30pm
Brenan Dew, Centre Manager, Australian Space Discovery Centre. Through the lens of his own career journey, Brenan will share the stories...
Toner Stevenson
Jun 17, 20231 min read
Member's presentation night: Mon 3 July
6:30pm, held via Zoom, the link is sent via our secretary to all members. This is our annual Members presentation night where we feature...
Toner Stevenson
Jun 17, 20231 min read
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)....
Toner Stevenson
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...
Toner Stevenson
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.
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