Elizabeth CockingNov 7, 20191 minDid you know? Astronomical tidbitsDid you know? The Andromeda GalaxyThis month ……. The Andromeda Galaxy (M31). On a collision course with the Milky Way it will be visiting us “shortly” The Andromeda Galaxy...
Elizabeth CockingOct 16, 20192 minDid you know? Astronomical tidbitsDid you know? The Southern CrossThe Southern Cross is an iconic constellation steeped in our nation’s history and culture. The photograph in this post was taken by...
Elizabeth CockingSep 7, 20191 minDid you know? Astronomical tidbitsDid you know?This month Pluto…. Once our ninth planet Pluto was demoted to “dwarf planet’ in 2006. However, with the New Horizons mission enigmatic...
Elizabeth CockingJul 18, 20192 minDid you know? Astronomical tidbitsDid you know? The Apollo missionsThis month we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing on the Moon with a few little known facts of the Apollo missions. Where...
Elizabeth CockingJun 3, 20191 minDid you know? Astronomical tidbitsDid you know? Comets...dirty snowballsThe long and short of it….. the orbital period of comets can range from long period comets like Comet McNaught, 92,700 years, to Comet...
Elizabeth CockingMay 5, 20191 minDid you know? Astronomical tidbitsDid you know? Royal Greenwich ObservatoryThis month we feature the Royal Greenwich Observatory and the Prime Meridian – Where East meets West The Prime Meridian is arbitrary and...
Elizabeth CockingApr 6, 20191 minDid you know? Astronomical tidbitsDid you know? TelescopesThis month ……. Telescopes. From the Greek “tele” meaning far, and “skopein” meaning to look or see Telescopes aren’t just for...
Elizabeth CockingJan 6, 20191 minDid you know? Astronomical tidbitsDid you know - Stars: the oldest, biggest and hottest of the bunchOur first club meeting is on Monday 4 February at 6:30pm, with a presentation by Lesa Moore about astrobiology. The Oldest Star: One of...
Elizabeth CockingDec 2, 20181 minDid you know? Astronomical tidbitsDid you know - Space Probes, Crashes, LEGO and the missing hyphenThis month we are featuring Space Probes – Crashes, Lego and the missing hyphen The Soviet probe Luna 15 crashed into the surface of the...
Elizabeth CockingNov 2, 20181 minDid you know? Astronomical tidbitsDid you know? The PleidesOften called “The Seven Sisters” this group of stars has a strong connection to Aboriginal Peoples in many parts of Australia and was the...