January 2020 night sky guide, transcript and sky chart
December 31, 2019
Andrew JacobLearn about the southern night sky with our monthly guide and star map
Observations
December 2019 night sky audio guide, transcript and sky chart
December 3, 2019
Powerhouse
To help you learn about the southern night sky, Sydney Observatory provides an audio guide/podcast, transcript of that audio, and a sky map or chart each month. This month’s guide is presented by Geoffrey Wyatt, Sydney Observatory’s Astronomy Programs Producer.
November 2019 night sky audio guide, transcript and sky chart
November 1, 2019
Melissa HulbertLearn about the southern night sky with our monthly podcast, sky guide and star map.
Armstrong, Aldrin & Collins take lunch in Sydney
October 31, 2019
Andrew JacobOn October 31 1969 the Apollo 11 astronauts flew in to Sydney for lunch
October 2019 night sky guide
September 30, 2019
Andrew JacobLearn about the southern night sky with our monthly guide and star map
A Visit to the Historical Melbourne Observatory
September 11, 2019
Melissa HulbertTina Baradaran is an educator and astronomy guide at Sydney Observatory and in this post discusses a recent visit to the historical Melbourne Observatory.
September 2019 night sky audio guide, transcript and sky chart
September 1, 2019
PowerhouseTo help you learn about the southern night sky, Sydney Observatory provides a guide and a sky map each month.
From Jupiter’s Galilean moons to our own Moon
August 15, 2019
Melissa HulbertTony Lewis discusses how the discovery of the Galilean moons led to the science that allowed us to walk on our Moon.
August 2019 night sky audio guide, transcript and sky chart
August 1, 2019
Melissa HulbertLearn about the southern night sky with our monthly podcast, sky guide and star map.
Vale Verlie Lee (nee Maurice) Sydney Observatory star measurer and computer
July 25, 2019
Toner StevensonVerlie Lee measured stars and calculated tide and sunrise times
Harry reports on views of seldom seen lunar mare Smythii and crater Jenkins
July 23, 2019
Andrew JacobSolar & lunar observer & correspondent Harry Roberts reports on some rarely seen lunar features
A Chilean Eclipse: The Adventure Continues
July 6, 2019
Melissa HulbertReflections on the solar eclipse, Valle de la Luna and Atacama night skies.
A Chilean Eclipse
July 4, 2019
Melissa HulbertMillions witness a total solar eclipse in South America.
July 2019 night sky audio guide, transcript and sky chart
June 30, 2019
Andrew JacobLearn about the southern night sky with our monthly guide and star map.
Happy 161st Birthday Sydney Observatory!
June 5, 2019
Andrew JacobSydney Observatory is 161 today!