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Video presentation by Professor Wayne Orchiston...
This recording of a 1 hour talk provides insights into Australian astronomy in the 1960s as recounted by Wayne Orchiston.
Dirk Goës
7 days ago1 min read
Some reflections on astronomy in Sydney during the 1960s, Mon 3 August, 6:30pm, online.
Find out how astronomy changed in the 1960s due to innovations in radio and optical astronomy from Wayne Orchiston's experiences.
Sydney City Skywatchers Committee
Jul 272 min read
The future of Dark Skies in Australia, by Marnie Ogg, 6:30pm Monday 6th July
The Night is not lost: the future of Dark Skies in Australia.
cityskywatchers
Jun 62 min read
Our Sun: the work of the BAA Solar Section, Mon 1 June, 6:30pm, online.
Find out about the Sun, our closest Star, from Lyn Smith FRAS.
Toner Stevenson
May 132 min read
Star Wars Episode 0: The Rise of the Milky Way by Dr Sven Buder, 6:30pm Monday 4th May
A long time ago in a galaxy not at all far away…
Dirk Goës
Apr 232 min read
'High speed astrophotography' plus 'Timelapsing Aurora': Wed 8 April, 6:30pm via Zoom
In these two 20-minute presentations Grahame Kelaher will discuss his astro-photography practice and how he has followed Aurora and other phenomenon to get beautiful and meaningful images.
cityskywatchers
Mar 251 min read
Welcome to the Dark Side of Astronomy with Dave Gault, 6:30pm Monday 2 March
6:30pm, Monday 2 March 2026, astronomy talk by Dave Gault about occultations.
Toner Stevenson
Feb 52 min read
Total lunar eclipse : Tuesday 3 March 2026
How to view the total eclipse of the Moon on 3 March 2026.
Toner Stevenson
Feb 42 min read
Observing and Imaging the Moon, 6:30pm, Monday 2 February, 2026.
This illustrated talk about the Moon is at Sydney Observatory on Monday 2 February, 2026.
Toner Stevenson
Oct 29, 20252 min read
End of 2025 Celebration, Mon 1 Dec, 6:30pm
Let's celebrate 2025!
Dirk Goës
Oct 29, 20251 min read
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