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Did you know? Orion's Belt
A few snippets about one of the easiest constellations to spot in the night sky.
Elizabeth Cocking
Jun 12, 20231 min read
Astronomical anniversaries in the month of June
25th June 1997 A Russian uncrewed cargo spacecraft collides with the Mir Space Station during a docking attempt knocking out much of its...
Elizabeth Cocking
May 28, 20234 min read
Investigating Ooldea Aboriginal Astronomical traditions by Trevor Leaman - 5 June 6:30pm
Cultural astronomer Trevor Leaman will discuss his personal investigations into the astronomical traditions of the Ngalea and Kokatha...
Dirk Goës
May 26, 20232 min read
Astronomical anniversaries in the month of May
15th May 1618 Johannes Kepler discovers the mathematical rule governing the orbits of our solar system’s planets. The image left is...
Elizabeth Cocking
May 1, 20233 min read
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
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