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The Michael Chapman astronomical on-line library
Photograph: Mike Chapman (centre) at a celebration for the BAA NSW Branch of the BAA centennial celebration in 1995. Left: Madeleine and Nick Lomb, Right Janette Brenan and Joe Kelly. Photograph courtesy Nick Lomb. This on-line library is named in memory of Michael Benedict Chapman, past president of Sydney City Skywatchers. Sydney City Skywatchers was previously called the New South Wales Branch of the British Astronomical Association (BAA NSW). Our members have, for more th
Sydney City Skywatchers Committee
May 183 min read


Cecilia Maclellan, Edith Deane, Mary Acworth Orr & Lucy Gullett: women in amateur astronomy
Early women in amateur astronomy in Sydney.
Toner Stevenson
Feb 106 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 23, 20252 min read
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