History of Linden Observatory 30" Evans Telescope Wednesday 4 October, 6:30pm
Presented by Rob Horvat This talk gives an overview of the history of the 30-inch telescope at Linden Observatory from its arrival in...
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Toner Stevenson
- Aug 21
- 1 min
Mapping the Cosmos, 4 September 6:30pm
Presented by Dr Cullan Howlet, University of Queensland The last decade has seen a dramatic increase in our ability to use 4m class...
Elizabeth Cocking
- May 28
- 4 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...
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.
Toner Stevenson
- Feb 11
- 2 min
Eclipse Chasers : remarkable expeditions in Australia and the Pacific
Presented by Nick Lomb and Toner Stevenson 6:30pm Monday 6 March Experiencing a total solar eclipse is a visceral experience, involving...
Toner Stevenson
- Oct 21, 2022
- 1 min
Armagh Observatory: an astronomical past, present and future
Presented by Dr Rok Nežič Date: Monday 7 November, 6:30pm AEDT (Keynote talk will start at 7pm ). Via: Zoom (a link is sent to members....
Elizabeth Cocking
- Jul 31, 2022
- 4 min
In this month: August 2022
13th August 1898 The asteroid Eros is discovered by German astronomer Gustav Witt. With an approximate diameter of 16.8 kilometres and...
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...
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