Women who measured stars for the Great Star Catalogue: Margaret Colville and Winsome Bellamy
Dr Toner Stevenson, History Affiliate, School of Humanities, The University of Sydney This blog post is to recognise Margaret Colville...
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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...
Elizabeth Cocking
Jun 12, 20231 min read
Did you know? Orion's Belt
Located in the constellation of Orion the Hunter, his belt is unmistakeable in the night sky. Orion’s belt consists of three evenly...
Andrew Wood
Feb 4, 20235 min read
Stars of the Orion Constellation
How to find and key features of the Orion Constellation
Janette Brenan
Aug 2, 20221 min read
The Astronomers' Bulletin: July - Sept 2022
In this issue of the Astronomers' Bulletin:
James Webb Telescope
Wolf-Rayet Stars
Solar Observations
Super Flares of SC24
Andrew Wood
Aug 25, 20217 min read
Observing Double Stars by Andrew Wood
Andrew Wood is an amateur astronomer and member of Sydney City Skywatchers. He has spent much of covid outside at night on Dharawal...
Andrew Wood
Nov 5, 20205 min read
DEEP SKY SOUTH: Tucana - The Toucan
The subject of this article by Andrew Wood, keen observer and Skywatcher's member, is the constellation Tucana. This constellation is...
Elizabeth Cocking
Jan 12, 20201 min read
Did you know? Dwarf stars
This month . . . Dwarfs. No, not Snow White and her seven companions. Dwarf stars. They come in a variety of colours and are the last...
Elizabeth Cocking
Oct 16, 20192 min read
Did you know? The Southern Cross
The Southern Cross is an iconic constellation steeped in our nation’s history and culture. The photograph in this post was taken by...
Elizabeth Cocking
Jan 6, 20191 min read
Did you know - Stars: the oldest, biggest and hottest of the bunch
Our first club meeting is on Monday 4 February at 6:30pm, with a presentation by Lesa Moore about astrobiology. The Oldest Star: One of...
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