- 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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Toner Stevenson
- May 25
- 2 min
Investigating Ooldea Aboriginal Astronomical traditions by Trevor Leaman - 5 June 6:30pm
Cultural astronomer Trevor Leaman will discuss his personal investigations into the astronomical traditions of the Ngalea and Kokatha...
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...
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
- Aug 9, 2022
- 2 min
Did you know? Voyager Mission
This month . . . The Voyager mission. Launched 45 years ago they were the first spacecraft to leave the solar system and are now...
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...
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
- 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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