Observing and Imaging the Moon, 6:30pm, Monday 2 February, 2026.

Presented by Dr Andrew Wood at Sydney Observatory

Photograph of Moon by Andrew Wood

The smallest of the celestial objects commonly observed, the Moon, due to its proximity to Earth, paradoxically is the object on which we can observe the most detail and requires only a small telescope to do so. It is also the object most easy to image, especially in the era of digital technology. Andrew will explain why this “beginner object”, often ignored by experienced observers, is worth repeated examination by amateur Astronomers.

Bio

Dr Andrew Wood is an active amateur astronomer he has a lifelong interest in science and especially Astronomy. He bought a small telescope as a teenager and has owned several larger instruments since. Most of his observing is now done from a set-up in his backyard in Wollongong, but he also travels to darker sky locations. His formal studies were in biochemistry, obtaining a BSc from UNSW and a PhD from the University of Wollongong. His professional life involved research, teaching and technical roles. Now retired. He joined Sydney City Skywatchers in 2019, has been on the committee since 2020 and was president from 2023 to 2025.

This is an in-person event at Sydney Observatory, starting at 6:30pm.

Address: 1003 Upper Fort Street, Millers Point, The Rocks.

If you are not a member please email: sydneycityskywatchers@gmail.com and you will be invited to attend (subject to availability).

Details: This presentation will be in person at Sydney Observatory and also by Zoom. Members are encouraged to attend on-site. All members will also be emailed the Zoom link. If you are not a member and want to attend this talk please email our secretary on: sydneycityskywatchers@gmail.com.

Please arrive at Sydney Observatory by 6:20pm or log-in by 6:25pm. Notices and a short presentation by members are delivered before or after the keynote depending on circumstances.