Astronomical happenings in December
IN THIS MONTH 23 December 1672 Italian astronomer Giovanni Domenico Cassini observes Rhea, one of Saturn's Moons. Cassini discovered four...
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Elizabeth Cocking
Nov 12, 20231 min read
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This Month …. The Astronomical Unit or AU. Used for measuring distances within our Solar System. The Astronomical Unit (AU) is an...
Elizabeth Cocking
Oct 31, 20234 min read
Astronomical happenings in November
11th November 1572 Supernova SN1572, also called B Cassiopeiae, is first observed by Danish astronomer, Tycho Brahe. The “new star” was...
Janette Brenan
Oct 28, 20231 min read
Astronomers' Bulletin Oct to Dec '23
As 2023 draws to a close Janette Brenan gives insights into discoveries made possible due to the James Webb Telescope, harks back to a...
Elizabeth Cocking
Oct 16, 20231 min read
Did You know?...Lucy, the Diamond Star
This month, when Paul McCartney is in town, Elizabeth Cocking turns her gaze towards BPM 37093 otherwise known as “Lucy, the Diamond...
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...
Elizabeth Cocking
Sep 30, 20234 min read
Astronomical happenings in October
24th October 1851 William Lassell finds not one, but two moons of Uranus on the same night when he discovers Umbriel and Ariel. There is...
Elizabeth Cocking
Sep 23, 20231 min read
Did you know? Phobos and Deimos
This Month Elizabeth Cocking features Phobos and Deimos. The moons of Mars. Not your average moon. Phobos and Deimos are not your...
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...
Elizabeth Cocking
Aug 31, 20234 min read
Astronomical happenings in this month: September
17th September 1789 Mimas, the smallest and innermost of Saturn's major moons, is discovered by English astronomer William Herschel...
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