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Welcome to Sydney City Skywatchers

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. It is upon their ancestral lands that Sydney Observatory, the home of Sydney City Skywatchers, is built. As we share our own knowledge and learn about astronomy and its heritage, may we also pay respect to the knowledge embedded forever within the Aboriginal Custodianship of Country.

 

Established in 1895, Sydney City Skywatchers carries forward a proud tradition of providing a forum dedicated to amateur astronomers and astronomy enthusiasts in the city. Since our beginnings our aims to service the amateurs in astronomy have not changed. We are inclusive and welcome new members from Sydney and beyond.

Should you wish to visit Sydney Observatory please contact the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences.


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Enquiries about attending events and meetings please email: sydneycityskywatchers@gmail.com

2023 Speaker and Events Program

Our monthly program is designed to appeal to our members' different interests and to stimulate cosmic curiousity. The evening begins with short Members reports prior to the keynote speaker.

Monday 6 February, 6:30pm

'Supernova remnants – life after death'

Dr Luke Bozzetto.

Monday 6 March, 6:30pm

'Eclipse Chasers' Prof Nick Lomb and Dr Toner Stevenson, authors of the newly released CSIRO book, discuss historic eclipses and the next one coming. Order your copy online.

Monday 3 April, 6:30pm

'The Dark Universe' Dr Sara Webb explores dark energy and dark matter. Find out more...

Monday 1 May, 6:30pm

Dr Noelia Martinez joins us live from Mt Stromlo with a talk about her research into optics.

Monday 5 June, 6:30pm

Trevor Leaman joins us from rural NSW to discuss his doctoral research with First Nations astronomers.

Monday 3 July, 6:30pm

Telescope viewing night

Monday 7th August, 6:30pm

Dr Brenan Dew zooms in from the Space Discovery Centre

Monday 4th September, 6:30pm - TBC

Wednesday 4th October, 6:30pm

Members' presentation night.

Monday 6th November, 6:30pm - TBC

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