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Did you know? The Pleides
Often called “The Seven Sisters” this group of stars has a strong connection to Aboriginal Peoples in many parts of Australia and was the...
Elizabeth Cocking
Nov 3, 20181 min read
In this month - November
28 November 1967 The first pulsar is discovered by Jocelyn Bell (Image above taken 19 July 2018). Working as a research student at...
Elizabeth Cocking
Nov 1, 20182 min read
Solar observations: September 2018
Each day, weather permitting, Monty Leventhal observes the Sun, our closest star, and records activity such as solar prominences, sun...
Monty Leventhal OAM
Oct 4, 20181 min read
AGM - Message from our President
Good evening ladies and gentlemen my name is Monty Leventhal, the President of this astronomical club, The SCS. I and on behalf of the...
Monty Leventhal OAM
Oct 3, 20182 min read
Did you know? Sirius
This month we feature …….. Sirius – The Dog Star. Sirius is known as the “Dog Star” as it is located in the constellation Canis Major...
Elizabeth Cocking
Oct 3, 20181 min read
October Meeting - Wednesday
Please note that the Sydney City Skywatchers meeting for October is on WEDNESDAY 3rd October 2018 6:30 p.m. at Sydney Observatory ...
Dirk Goës
Sep 30, 20181 min read
Solar Observations: August 2018
Once again all Sunspot, Prominence and Flare activity remained extremely low as we approach the Sun's Solar minimum. I expect this could...
Monty Leventhal OAM
Sep 8, 20181 min read
In this month - September
Its all about astronomy - 'In this month' blog posts feature significant events which happened and people born during the month who
Elizabeth Cocking
Sep 1, 20182 min read
Parhelion - it's a sun dog!
Photograph by Kim Kemmis at Macquarie Park, late afternoon, 30 August, 2018. It's very rare in Sydney to experience the icy, yet sunny,...
Dr Toner Stevenson
Aug 31, 20181 min read
Outreach: Observing at Rouse Hill!
As part of the Sydney Science Festival, Sydney City Skywatchers supported the Stargazing at Rouse Hill House and Farm event organised by...
Dr Toner Stevenson
Aug 20, 20181 min read
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