- 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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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...
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.
Elizabeth Cocking
- Jan 31
- 3 min
In this month : February
Elizabeth Cocking reviews February astronomical occurrences and who was born in this month in the past. 4th February 1962 A very rare and...
Toner Stevenson
- Dec 31, 2022
- 4 min
The passing of three significant figures in astronomy
We end 2022 on a sad but important note, commemorating the contribution made and lives of Professor Jay Pasachoff, solar eclipse...
Elizabeth Cocking
- Sep 30, 2022
- 2 min
In this month - October
12 October 1915 Scottish born astronomer Robert Innes announced the discovery of the nearest star to our Sun, Proxima Centauri at a...
Toner Stevenson
- Jul 31, 2022
- 1 min
Members' Presentation Night
Monday 1 August, 6:30pm Join in to hear from Sydney City Skywatcher members as they present fascinating insights into many aspects of...
Elizabeth Cocking
- Jun 30, 2022
- 4 min
In this month: July 2022
1st July 2013 Hippocamp, a moon of Neptune, is discovered. With a diameter of approximately 35 kilometres it is the smallest moon that...
Elizabeth Cocking
- May 31, 2022
- 4 min
In this month: June 2022
HISTORICAL EVENTS 10th June 2003 NASA launches the rover Spirit to explore Mars and search for signs of past life on the planet. One of...
Elizabeth Cocking
- Apr 30, 2022
- 4 min
In this month: May 2022
Historical astronomical events, and people who were born this month and have influenced our understanding of the cosmos. 18th May 1991...
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