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Elizabeth Cocking
Jun 30, 20234 min read
Astronomical anniversaries in the month of July
Fascinating anniversaries selected by Elizabeth Cocking. 6th July 1938 Lysithea, a moon of Jupiter, is discovered by Seth Barnes...
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)....
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
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
Feb 11, 20232 min read
Eclipse Chasers : remarkable expeditions in Australia and the Pacific
Presented by Nick Lomb and Toner Stevenson 6:30pm Monday 6 March Experiencing a total solar eclipse is a visceral experience, involving...
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...
Toner Stevenson
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...
Elizabeth Cocking
Aug 9, 20222 min read
Did you know? Voyager Mission
This month . . . The Voyager mission. Launched 45 years ago they were the first spacecraft to leave the solar system and are now...
Elizabeth Cocking
Jul 31, 20224 min read
In this month: August 2022
13th August 1898 The asteroid Eros is discovered by German astronomer Gustav Witt. With an approximate diameter of 16.8 kilometres and...
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