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Astronomers' Bulletin: April to June 2023
In This Issue: Icy Moonquakes.........................................................1-3 NGC3293...........................................
Janette Brennan
Apr 27, 20231 min read
Ningaloo Solar Eclipse chasing
This was the first of 5 total solar eclipses seen from Australia. The next is 2028.
Dr Toner Stevenson
Apr 15, 20234 min read
LASER GUIDE STARS TO PUSH THE LIMITS IN GROUND-BASED ASTRONOMY - 1 May, 6:30pm
Presentation about advanced astrophysics research by Dr Noelia Martinez from Mt Stromlo, ANU.
Dirk Goës
Apr 9, 20231 min read
Astronomical anniversaries in the month of April
Each Month Elizabeth Cocking writes about poignant moments in the incredibly rich history of astronomy.
Elizabeth Cocking
Apr 1, 20232 min read
The Dark Universe by Dr Sara Webb : 3 April, 6:30pm
An on-line Zoom presentation for members.
Dirk Goës
Mar 31, 20231 min read
In this month : March 2023
25th March 1655 Dutch astronomer Christiaan Huygens discovers Titan, the largest moon of Saturn and the second largest natural satellite...
Elizabeth Cocking
Mar 1, 20234 min read
Did you know? All things Zwicky!
We look at Comet ZTF Comet ZTF, or to give it its full name C2022/E3 ZTF, is named for the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) where the...
Elizabeth Cocking
Feb 26, 20231 min read
Eclipse Chasers : remarkable expeditions in Australia and the Pacific
Presented by Nick Lomb and Toner Stevenson 6:30pm Monday 6 March Experiencing a total solar eclipse is a visceral experience, involving...
Dirk Goës
Feb 11, 20232 min read
Stars of the Orion Constellation
How to find and key features of the Orion Constellation
Andrew Wood
Feb 4, 20235 min read
In this month : February
Elizabeth Cocking reviews February astronomical occurrences and who was born in this month in the past. 4th February 1962 A very rare and...
Elizabeth Cocking
Feb 1, 20233 min read
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