The Measure of All Things: The Seven-Year Odyssey and Hidden Error That Transformed the World
This is the story of two intrepid scientists who for the good of France and all mankind set out on a mission to measure the earth during...
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Toner Stevenson
Jul 141 min read
Dark Skies and Indigenous Rights in Aotearoa New Zealand, Monday 5 August, 6:30pm.
Presentation on dark sky and Indigenous rights.
Toner Stevenson
Jul 132 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 65 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...
Toner Stevenson
May 41 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...
Toner Stevenson
May 42 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...
Toner Stevenson
May 41 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 241 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 313 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...
Toner Stevenson
Mar 101 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...
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