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...
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Jan 52 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...
Elizabeth Cocking
Dec 31, 20233 min read
Astronomical happenings in January
Happy New Year! Elizabeth Cocking continues this astronomical blog post sequence in 2024. Each month she looks back on astronomical...
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...
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...
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...
Elizabeth Cocking
May 28, 20234 min read
Astronomical anniversaries in the month of June
25th June 1997 A Russian uncrewed cargo spacecraft collides with the Mir Space Station during a docking attempt knocking out much of its...
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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