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Astronomical discoveries made at Dover Heights, Mon 6 May, 6:30pm.
Professor Ron Ekers, AO FAA FRS, Sydney Observatory. Join us at Sydney Observatory as we learn more about the four discoveries of...
Dirk Goës
May 4, 20241 min read


History of the Bureau of Meteorology Building on Observatory Hill by Richard Whitaker, 3 June, 6:30pm
Fort Street Public School, on Observatory Hill, has recently been extended and renovated to include the historic 1922 Bureau of...
Dirk Goës
May 4, 20242 min read


Is there life out there in the Universe? Mon 1 July 6:30pm at Sydney Observatory
Presented by Dr Luke Barnes, Western Sydney University Aliens? It’s one of the great questions, but what can astronomy say about life...
Dirk Goës
May 4, 20241 min read


Viewing Night - Stargazers Lawn Sat 16th March
Following on from the success of our previous SCS Members Viewing Night here are details of the next one. These viewing nights are for...
Dirk Goës
Mar 10, 20241 min read


Amateur spectroscopy - useful and rewarding! Wed 3 April, 630pm
Presented by Ken McEwen, Via Zoom Hi my name is Ken McEwen an amateur astronomer a member of Sutherland Astronomical Society my...
Dirk Goës
Mar 8, 20241 min read


Sydney Observatory Tour - Monday 4 March, 630pm
Sydney City Skywatcher members are treated to a special tour of Sydney Observatory. The Observatory has a long history in astronomy and...
Dirk Goës
Mar 4, 20241 min read


Radio Astronomy walk : 11 Feb 2024
Date and time:Â 9am Sunday 11 February Departing from:Â Rodney Reserve, Dover Heights, NSW End of tour:Â Watson's Bay Hotel at approx. 11am....
Dirk Goës
Feb 1, 20242 min read


Reflections on Sydney Amateur Astronomy 1885–1960, Monday 5 Feb, 6:30pm
'From Madsen to Beames: Reflections on Sydney Amateur Astronomy 1885–1960 and some ‘Large Telescopes’ presented by Professor Wayne...
sydneycityskywatch
Jan 5, 20242 min read


Behind the scenes at ASKAP: Presented by Dr Vanessa Moss, CSIRO
Mon 6 Nov, 6:30pm, Via Zoom. This keynote talk will commence at 6:30pm. The Australian SKA Pathfinder is the nation's newest radio...
Dirk Goës
Oct 16, 20232 min read


History of Linden Observatory 30" Evans Telescope Wednesday 4 October, 6:30pm
Presented by Rob Horvat This talk gives an overview of the history of the 30-inch telescope at Linden Observatory from its arrival in...
Dirk Goës
Sep 23, 20232 min read
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