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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
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
Total lunar eclipse : Monday 8 September 2025Â
How to view the total eclipse of the Moon on 8 September 2025.
Toner Stevenson
Jul 192 min read
How to choose the right telescope eyepiece, Monday 2 June, 6:30pm
This presentation will guide your selection of telescope eyepieces, suitable for amateur astronomers.
Toner Stevenson
May 211 min read
History of the Cambridge Observatory, presented by Mark David Hurn, Monday 7 July, 6:30pm
Cambridge University Observatory has a rich history with outstanding astronomers who would influence astronomy across the Empire.
Toner Stevenson
May 132 min read
Aiming a Telescope, Monday 4th August at 6:30pm
This talk will go through all the ways amateurs have used telescopes, and with the advent of Smart Telescopes.
Toner Stevenson
Apr 221 min read
Planetary Science presented by Dr Chrysa Avdellidou FRAS, Mon 5 May, 6:30pm
Recent research into planetary science will be discussed in this on-line presentation
Toner Stevenson
Apr 211 min read
View a partial lunar eclipse: Friday 14 March
How to view the lunar eclipse on 14 March 2025 from Sydney.
Elizabeth Cocking and Toner Stevenson
Mar 123 min read
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