2026 Speaker and viewing program
- Dirk Goës
- Feb 11
- 1 min read
Our monthly program is designed to enhance amateur astronomy and telescope skills and to stimulate cosmic curiosity. The evening usually begins with short members reports prior to the keynote speaker.
Monday 2 February, 6:30pm, at Sydney Observatory
Keynote: 'How to observe and photograph the Moon' by Dr. Andrew Wood. Short talk: Astronomical highlights in 2026, Dr. Andrew Jacob.
Monday 2 March, 6:30pm, on-line
Tuesday 3 March - Total Lunar Eclipse viewing night
Wednesday 8 April, 6:30pm, on-line
Keynote: Astrophotography by Grahame Kelaher.
Monday 4 May, 6:30pm, at Sydney Observatory
Keynote: 'GALAH on AAT- Galactic archaeology of the Milky Way' by Dr Sven Buder from the ANU.
Monday 1 June, 6:30pm, on-line
Keynote: ‘Our Sun – work of the BAA Solar Section’ by Lyn Smith FRAS, Director, BAA Solar Section.
Monday 6 July, 6:30pm, at Sydney Observatory
Keynote: 'Space Weather and other meteorological matters' by Dr Sarah Reeves, Bureau of Meteorology.
Monday 4 August, 6:30pm, on-line
Keynote: ‘Some reflections on astronomy in Sydney during the 1960s’ by Prof. Wayne Orchiston. Short talk: TBC
Monday 1 September, 6:30pm, at Sydney Observatory
'Variable star observations' by Peter Williams.
Wednesday 1 October, 6:30pm on-line
Members presentation night and AGM
Monday 2nd November, 6:30pm, at Sydney Observatory
TBC
Monday 7th December, 6:30pm
End of year celebration (in person)
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Structured programming that blends peer reports with a keynote format creates a layered learning environment rather than passive observation. Short member updates can normalize incremental skill development, while expert talks anchor technical depth. In outreach ecosystems shaped by Royal Reels sustained engagement likely depends on balancing accessibility with rigorous astronomical content.
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