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Welcome to Sydney City Skywatchers
We acknowledge and pay respect to the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. It is upon their ancestral lands that Sydney Observatory, the home of Sydney City Skywatchers, is built. As we share our own knowledge and learn about astronomy and its heritage, may we also pay respect to the knowledge embedded forever within the Aboriginal Custodianship of Country.
Established in 1895, Sydney City Skywatchers carries forward a proud tradition of providing a forum dedicated to amateur astronomers and astronomy enthusiasts in the city. Since our beginnings our aims to service the amateurs in astronomy have not changed. We are inclusive and welcome new members from Sydney and beyond.
Should you wish to visit Sydney Observatory please contact the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences.
Become a Member
For only $45 per year you can join
Download the form and apply now.
Enquiries about attending events and meetings please email: sydneycityskywatchers@gmail.com
2024 Speaker and viewing program
Our monthly program is designed to appeal to our members' different interests and to stimulate cosmic curiousity. The evening begins with short Members reports prior to the keynote speaker.
Monday 5 February, 6:30pm
From Madsen to Beames: Reflections on Sydney Amateur Astronomy 1885–1960 and some ‘Large Telescopes’. Professor Wayne Orchiston,
Monday 4 March, 6:30pm
Sydney Observatory tour
Sat 16 March, 7:00pm
Viewing night Barangaroo
Wed 3 April, 6:30pm
Ken McEwen presents his experience in backyard spectroscopy.
Monday 6 May, 6:30pm
'Radio Astronomy' presentation by Professor Ron Ekers
Monday 3 June, 6:30pm
'Meteorology history in Australia' presentation by Dr Richard Whittacker
Monday 1 July, 6:30pm
Is there life out there in the Universe? by Dr Luke Barnes
Monday 5 August, 6:30pm
'Dark Skies and Indigenous Rights' by Dr Shea Esterling
Monday 2 September, 6:30pm
To be confirmed
Wednesday 2 October, 6:30pm
To be confirmed
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