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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 3, 20251 min read


Total lunar eclipse : Monday 8 September 2025
How to view the total eclipse of the Moon on 8 September 2025.
Toner Stevenson
Jul 19, 20252 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 21, 20251 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 13, 20252 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 22, 20251 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 21, 20251 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 12, 20253 min read


Sydney City Skywatchers 130-year Anniversary
130th anniversary of astronomy society highlights
Andrew Wood
Mar 9, 20252 min read


Ghosts of the radio universe: new discoveries of faint circular objects using MeerKAT and ASKAP EMU. Monday 7 April, 6:30pm
This talk presented by Professor Miroslav D. Filipović at Sydney Observatory on 7 April, 6:30pm is about radio astronomy research.

Dirk Goës
Feb 19, 20251 min read


Solar and stellar quakes: 3 March 6:30pm (via Zoom)
Presented by Dr Alina Donea, Monash University The Sun, courtesy NASA When the Sun unleashes a huge burst of electromagnetic radiation in...

Dirk Goës
Feb 11, 20252 min read
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