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The new Australian Decadal Plan for Astronomy
The cover of the new Australian Astronomy Decadal Plan. Cover artwork: Seven Sisters, Noeleen Hamlett, Wajarri Yamaji ( Credit :...
Dirk Goës
Jul 293 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
Common Envelope Evolution
The evolution of interacting binary stars
Dirk Goës
Jun 189 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
Astronomers' Bulletin April to June '25
Our quarterly magazine features significant events in astronomy, members observations and tips for amateur astronomers. Download and read...
Janette Brennan
Apr 181 min read
Interacting binary stars
Stars that pull each other apart, merge, and explode A still from an animation simulating a thermonuclear explosion occurring on the...
Dirk Goës
Apr 27 min read
Pretty as a pink partially eclipsed Moon!
Reports of the total lunar eclipse which occurred on 14 March 2025, as seen from eastern Australia.
sydneycityskywatch
Mar 143 min read
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