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Upcoming Events
Journey of metals through the Cosmic Web
Dr Anshu Gupta presents her research via Zoom
In her presentation about Journey of Metals Through the Cosmic Web Dr Anshu Gupta will focus on how galaxies evolve in conjunction with their chemical evolution in this Zoom presentation to Members.
Dr Anshu Gupta is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of New South Wales, Sydney. Her main focus is to understand how the local environment shapes galaxies as we see them today, from clouds of gas to galaxies like our Milky Way. She combine observations from the largest ground based telescope with the state-of-the-art cosmological simulations to estimate if galaxies living in dense galaxy clusters produce metals faster than galaxies living in isolation. If you are not a member and want to join this event consider becoming a member and/or email our secretary: sydneycityskywatchers@gmail.com
Date: Monday 1 June
Time: 6:30pm sharp - join in at 6:20pm
Sydney City Skywatchers Anniversary : Zoom in to a virtual celebration!
Snippets from 125 years of history by Dr NIck Lomb
We are celebrating the continuation of our astronomy society since its beginning in 1895 as the NSW Branch of the British Astronomical Association through to today. Dr Nick Lomb will present a talk about the events and personalities of the last few decades. Then we will have a virtual 'toast' to our love of astronomy.
To join us you will need to be a member and use the link sent to you by email.
Date: Monday 4 May 2020
Location: Members will be invited by Zoom
Time: 6:15 to join
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Welcome to Sydney City Skywatchers
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.
We meet at 6:30pm on the first Monday of the Month at Sydney Observatory (now running virtually - see upcoming events). Typically there are short astronomy reports from members, and then a guest speaker or telescope viewing opportunity. You don't need to have any specialist knowledge, or own a telescope to enjoy, participate in and learn from these sessions but a passion for astronomy is a must!
Since 1895 our aims to service the amateurs in astronomy have not changed.
Should you wish to have a night telescope tour of Sydney Observatory please contact the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS).