This on-line presentation by Associate Professor Benjamin Pope will inform and interest you in the images from the James Webb telescope and the resulting research.

During July I was able to observe the solar photosphere on sixteen mornings at 10am. Sunspots were observed using a 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope. Figure 1 shows that sunspot activity started strongly early in July, then fell away sharply mid-month before increasing again. Figure 1: Graphic representation of sunspot activity during July 2026 through a 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope and an 8x50 finder-scope, both fitted with full-aperture solar filters. The Relative

Attend our AGM and send in submissions for our members presentation night by Sunday 20 September.

This recording of a 1 hour talk provides insights into Australian astronomy in the 1960s as recounted by Wayne Orchiston.

Find out how astronomy changed in the 1960s due to innovations in radio and optical astronomy from Wayne Orchiston's experiences.

Light pollution is the fastest growing form of pollution in the world, but also the easiest to solve!

Find out why the solar wind stays so hot and more interesting astronomical news, Variable stars and investigation of the Universe's lithium.

How to observe and record features of the solar disc in white light and hydrogen-alpha.

Variable stars are stars whose brightness changes over time, either because the star itself is changing or because something, such as a companion star, temporarily blocks part of its light. These changes may follow a regular cycle, vary only slightly, or involve dramatic brightening and fading over weeks, months, or years.

Lyn Smith FRAS explains how to safely observe the Sun, our closest star, and record its activity.