- May 11, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Toner Stevenson
- 6 days ago
- 2 min
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...
Elizabeth Cocking
- Apr 30
- 3 min
Astronomical anniversaries in the month of May
15th May 1618 Johannes Kepler discovers the mathematical rule governing the orbits of our solar system’s planets. The image left is...
Janette Brenan
- Apr 27
- 1 min
Astronomers' Bulletin: April to June 2023
In This Issue: Icy Moonquakes.........................................................1-3 NGC3293...........................................
Toner Stevenson
- Apr 15
- 3 min
Ningaloo Solar Eclipse chasing
Toner Stevenson, vice president Sydney City Skywatchers, Saturday 15 April 2023. Experiencing a total solar eclipse is a spectacular and...
Toner Stevenson
- Apr 9
- 1 min
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.
Elizabeth Cocking
- Mar 31
- 2 min
Astronomical anniversaries in the month of April
Each Month Elizabeth Cocking writes about poignant moments in the incredibly rich history of astronomy.
Toner Stevenson
- Mar 31
- 1 min
The Dark Universe by Dr Sara Webb : 3 April, 6:30pm
An on-line Zoom presentation for members.
Elizabeth Cocking
- Feb 28
- 4 min
In this month : March 2023
25th March 1655 Dutch astronomer Christiaan Huygens discovers Titan, the largest moon of Saturn and the second largest natural satellite...
Elizabeth Cocking
- Feb 26
- 1 min
Did you know? All things Zwicky!
We look at Comet ZTF Comet ZTF, or to give it its full name C2022/E3 ZTF, is named for the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) where the...
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