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![Did you know? Alpha Centauri](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/23e2bc_7cec013091914753921ee7fbf9c96424~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_67,h_67,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/23e2bc_7cec013091914753921ee7fbf9c96424~mv2.webp)
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![Assoc Prof Milena Radnovic: The beauty of geometry in astronomy, Monday 4 November, 6:30pm.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/23e2bc_26ac4407fb6b48f89f25721699280cc7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_317,h_238,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/23e2bc_26ac4407fb6b48f89f25721699280cc7~mv2.webp)
Toner Stevenson
Sep 25, 20241 min read
Assoc Prof Milena Radnovic: The beauty of geometry in astronomy, Monday 4 November, 6:30pm.
In this illustrated talk mathematician, Milena Radnovic, will explore how astronomy and geometry developed together by ingenious human minds
![Dr Nandini Sahu: Weighing black holes and dark matter, Wednesday 2 October, 6:30pm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/23e2bc_dc33268acb354e7280408d82142f6eb1~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_317,h_238,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/23e2bc_dc33268acb354e7280408d82142f6eb1~mv2.webp)
Toner Stevenson
Aug 25, 20242 min read
Dr Nandini Sahu: Weighing black holes and dark matter, Wednesday 2 October, 6:30pm
Presented on-line via zoom Title: Weighing black holes and dark matter The supermassive black hole that resides at the center of a galaxy...
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![Dark Skies and Indigenous Rights in Aotearoa New Zealand, Monday 5 August, 6:30pm.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/23e2bc_d49497cfbf8a440baa4ddd313af382c6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_317,h_238,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/23e2bc_d49497cfbf8a440baa4ddd313af382c6~mv2.webp)
Toner Stevenson
Jul 14, 20241 min read
Dark Skies and Indigenous Rights in Aotearoa New Zealand, Monday 5 August, 6:30pm.
Presentation on dark sky and Indigenous rights.
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![Dr Caroline Foster : Why do galaxies slow down as they age?, Monday 2 September, 6:30pm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/23e2bc_c67fea1c7af347078600c7da00d8c9a3~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_317,h_238,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/23e2bc_c67fea1c7af347078600c7da00d8c9a3~mv2.webp)
Toner Stevenson
Jul 13, 20242 min read
Dr Caroline Foster : Why do galaxies slow down as they age?, Monday 2 September, 6:30pm
Presented at Sydney Observatory and on-line. Comparing the rotation and random motions of stars and gas in galaxies at different...
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![Astronomical discoveries made at Dover Heights, Mon 6 May, 6:30pm.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/23e2bc_42a2ce9f9212423b87ac61e153c7daf8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_317,h_238,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/23e2bc_42a2ce9f9212423b87ac61e153c7daf8~mv2.webp)
Toner Stevenson
May 4, 20241 min read
Astronomical discoveries made at Dover Heights, Mon 6 May, 6:30pm.
Professor Ron Ekers, AO FAA FRS, Sydney Observatory. Join us at Sydney Observatory as we learn more about the four discoveries of...
![History of the Bureau of Meteorology Building on Observatory Hill by Richard Whitaker, 3 June, 6:30pm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/23e2bc_82858791a26e4611ad900b91d1834626~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_317,h_222,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/23e2bc_82858791a26e4611ad900b91d1834626~mv2.webp)
Toner Stevenson
May 4, 20242 min read
History of the Bureau of Meteorology Building on Observatory Hill by Richard Whitaker, 3 June, 6:30pm
Fort Street Public School, on Observatory Hill, has recently been extended and renovated to include the historic 1922 Bureau of...
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![Is there life out there in the Universe? Mon 1 July 6:30pm at Sydney Observatory](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/23e2bc_ffd4dd886f614667b98142c364815569~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_317,h_238,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/23e2bc_ffd4dd886f614667b98142c364815569~mv2.webp)
Toner Stevenson
May 4, 20241 min read
Is there life out there in the Universe? Mon 1 July 6:30pm at Sydney Observatory
Presented by Dr Luke Barnes, Western Sydney University Aliens? It’s one of the great questions, but what can astronomy say about life...
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Toner Stevenson
Mar 10, 20241 min read
Viewing Night - Stargazers Lawn Sat 16th March
Following on from the success of our previous SCS Members Viewing Night here are details of the next one. These viewing nights are for...
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![Amateur spectroscopy - useful and rewarding! Wed 3 April, 630pm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/23e2bc_6798c4e71e904048819b1df065cd1428~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_317,h_238,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/23e2bc_6798c4e71e904048819b1df065cd1428~mv2.webp)
Toner Stevenson
Mar 8, 20241 min read
Amateur spectroscopy - useful and rewarding! Wed 3 April, 630pm
Presented by Ken McEwen, Via Zoom Hi my name is Ken McEwen an amateur astronomer a member of Sutherland Astronomical Society my...
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Toner Stevenson
Mar 4, 20241 min read
Sydney Observatory Tour - Monday 4 March, 630pm
Sydney City Skywatcher members are treated to a special tour of Sydney Observatory. The Observatory has a long history in astronomy and...
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