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Astronomical anniversaries in the month of August
10th August 1675 The foundation stone for the Royal Greenwich Observatory (RGO) is laid by the first Astronomer Royal, John Flamsteed. ...
Elizabeth Cocking
Aug 1, 20234 min read


Astronomers' Bulletin: July to Sept 2023
In this issue: Distant Galaxy Cluster...........................1-2 M27 True Colour.....................................3 Solar Eclipse...
Janette Brennan
Jul 30, 20231 min read


Did you know? Alpha Centauri
This month . . . Meet the neighbours! Alpha Centauri - the closest star system to our solar system. The Alpha Centauri system consists...
Elizabeth Cocking
Jul 17, 20231 min read


From Ancient Egypt to the stars, Mon 7 Aug, 6:30pm
Brenan Dew, Centre Manager, Australian Space Discovery Centre. Through the lens of his own career journey, Brenan will share the stories...
Dirk Goës
Jul 16, 20231 min read


Astronomical anniversaries in the month of July
Fascinating anniversaries selected by Elizabeth Cocking. 6th July 1938 Lysithea, a moon of Jupiter, is discovered by Seth Barnes...
Elizabeth Cocking
Jul 1, 20234 min read


Vale Norma Malone (1938 – 2023), lover of astronomy and life
Norma Malone, an energetic member of Sydney City Skywatchers, sadly passed away earlier this year. Our records show that Norma was...
Dirk Goës
Jun 22, 20232 min read


Member's presentation night: Mon 3 July
6:30pm, held via Zoom, the link is sent via our secretary to all members. This is our annual Members presentation night where we feature...
Dirk Goës
Jun 17, 20231 min read


John Tebbutt's Observatory : 22 July 2023
John Tebbutt was the first president of the New South Wales branch of the British Astronomical Association (now Sydney City Skywatchers)....
Dirk Goës
Jun 17, 20231 min read


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
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