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October 2025 Observing Guide
The following describes objects in our night sky for October and is especially written for beginning observers. Moon Phases The Deep Sky...
Andrew Wood
18 minutes ago5 min read


Rosina Dafter: Australia’s brilliant variable star observer, 6:30pm, Monday 3 November.
This illustrated talk about variable star observing is at Sydney Observatory on Monday 3 November, 2025.
Toner Stevenson
Sep 232 min read


Skywatchers observe a deep red total lunar eclipse
Sydney City Skywatcher members observed the total lunar eclipse on 8 Sept '25.
Toner Stevenson
Sep 102 min read


AGM & Member's presentation night, 6:30pm, Wednesday 1 Oct.
AGM and Member's presentation night. Six fascinating topics!
Toner Stevenson
Sep 73 min read


The future of the Anglo Australian Telescope
A historic photo of the Anglo Australian Telescope. The dome is 50 metres high and 36 metres in diameter ( Credit : David Malin,...
Dirk Goës
Sep 34 min read


History - Links to papers, books and presentations
Photograph: Members of the BAA NSW observing the 1922 total solar eclipse. Walter Gale is second from the left. Courtesy Powerhouse...
Toner Stevenson
Sep 21 min read


September observing guide
The following describes objects in our night sky for September and is especially written for beginning observers. Astronomy from the city...
Andrew Wood
Aug 305 min read


Centennial Park outreach for Science Week 2025
On the weekend of the 16-17 th  August the Sydney City Skywatchers (SCS) ran their annual telescope viewing sessions for the public at...
Dirk Goës
Aug 211 min read


Astronomers' Bulletin July to Sept '25
Read about the launch of the Ruby Payne Scott Ferry, supernovae explosions, solar chaos and more.
Janette Brennan
Aug 101 min read


Stuart Ryder presents - From the Beverly-Begg Observatory to Paranal Observatory: a tale of SN 1987A and Fast Radio Bursts, Mon 1 Sept.
In this presentation Dr Ryder discusses his journey in astronomy, including the instruments he used as an amateur astronomer, and his journey to become a professional astronomer and leading researcher.
Toner Stevenson
Aug 31 min read
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