1917 'Hoskins' Telescope restoration
In March 2005 I visited Macquarie University with Dr Nick Lomb, who was then Curator of Astronomy and Sydney Observatory. In a large shed...
Elizabeth Cocking
- Jun 30
- 2 min
In this month: July 2021
29th July 1851 The asteroid Eunomia is discovered by Italian astronomer Annibale de Gasparis. It is the 12th largest object in the main...
Toner Stevenson
- Jun 19
- 2 min
Outreach to Lindesay for a Winter Solstice celebration
On the 19th June 2021 Ann Cairns and Elizabeth Cocking and I presented an 'in conversation' event for the National Trust Women's...
sydneycityskywatch
- May 25
- 4 min
Tell your neighbours: there is a total Lunar Eclipse Wednesday 26 May, totality at 9:18pm
Total Lunar Eclipse 26 May 2021
Elizabeth Cocking
- Apr 30
- 3 min
In this month: May 2021
15th May 1618 Johannes Kepler discovers the mathematical rule governing the orbits of our solar system’s planets. The image left is...
Toner Stevenson
- Dec 30, 2020
- 1 min
2020 - Life Fellow Membership Awarded
At the close of 2020 it is customary for Sydney City Skywatchers to gather and celebrate the year that was. This year we celebrated...
Andrew Wood
- Nov 5, 2020
- 5 min
DEEP SKY SOUTH: Tucana - The Toucan
The subject of this article by Andrew Wood, keen observer and Skywatcher's member, is the constellation Tucana. This constellation is...
Andrew Wood
- Oct 12, 2020
- 6 min
A Day in My Life of The Solar System
"I set out to observe as many Solar System objects as I could..."
Ann Cairns
- Apr 1, 2020
- 1 min
The morning dance of the planets
Sidewalk Astronomy in the times of COVID-19 As an inner-city dweller who loves astronomy, I have found that one can still enjoy...
Elizabeth Cocking
- Mar 27, 2020
- 2 min
Did you know? Meteor showers...
Every month there is a focus on an astronomical phenomenon by Sydney City Skywatchers' Secretary, Elizabeth Cocking. This month Elizabeth...