10th August 1675 The foundation stone for the Royal Greenwich Observatory (RGO) is laid by the first Astronomer Royal, John Flamsteed. ...

Fascinating anniversaries selected by Elizabeth Cocking. 6th July 1938 Lysithea, a moon of Jupiter, is discovered by Seth Barnes...

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...

John Tebbutt was the first president of the New South Wales branch of the British Astronomical Association (now Sydney City Skywatchers)....

25th June 1997 A Russian uncrewed cargo spacecraft collides with the Mir Space Station during a docking attempt knocking out much of its...

Cultural astronomer Trevor Leaman will discuss his personal investigations into the astronomical traditions of the Ngalea and Kokatha...

Presented by Nick Lomb and Toner Stevenson 6:30pm Monday 6 March Experiencing a total solar eclipse is a visceral experience, involving...

Elizabeth Cocking reviews February astronomical occurrences and who was born in this month in the past. 4th February 1962 A very rare and...

We end 2022 on a sad but important note, commemorating the contribution made and lives of Professor Jay Pasachoff, solar eclipse...

This month . . . The Voyager mission. Launched 45 years ago they were the first spacecraft to leave the solar system and are now...