Observations blog
Monthly star guides, astronomical information, images, amateur groups, observations, upcoming sky events.
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Winning sky photos
Marvel at the beauty of the Universe with the winning images from the 2010 David Malin astrophotography competition.
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Rocks Open Day for Teachers
Sydney Observatory is participating in the inaugural 'The Rocks Education Network Open Day' for teachers on Saturday 11th September.
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Name a star for a loved one
Give your special person the heavenly gift of a star named after them - from $300! Tax-deductible.
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Historic Sydney Observatory
Explore Sydney Observatory's historic buildings and grounds - rich in the history of astronomy, meteorology, signals and more.
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3D Space Theatre
Experience a spectacular 3D Space Theatre presentation. You'll feel as though you're flying through space as you learn about the Universe.
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Online monthly sky guide
Ever wonder what it is you see in the night sky? Find out from our monthly podcast, transcript and sky map.
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2010 Australian sky guide book
This book provides monthly sky maps, information about Sun and Moon rise and set times, and more.
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What's on
Check our listing of special events and occasional presentations at Sydney Observatory.
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Name a star for a loved one
Give your special person the heavenly gift of a star named after them - from $300! Tax-deductible.
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Hands-on Universe WEA course
This course at Sydney Observatory considers concepts such as the birth and death of stars. Starts Wed. 18 August. Book through WEA.
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July holidays at Sydney Observatory
Fun hands-on activities, amazing 3D space presentations plus the opportunity to see Saturn and Venus.
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Courses starting in August
Dr Paul Payne brings the fundamental concepts of astronomy and relativity alive with computer graphics.
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Sydney Writers' Festival event
Hear authors, Dr Grace Kerskens and Dr Ian Hoskins, discuss their work about the colony and Sydney Harbour, 6pm Saturday 22 May.
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Spectacular eclipse
Check out our blog for fabulous photos and info about the total solar eclipse at Easter Island on 11 July.
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Ask a Curator Day - 1 September
Today is worldwide Ask a Curator Day. You can ask Powerhouse or Observatory curators your burning questions on Facebook.
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Space exploration talk
Hear Kerrie Dougherty, Powerhouse Curator of Space Technology, talk about the impact of the Hubble space mission. 3pm, 24 April
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The military on Observatory Hill
Hear stories of the defence of the early colony then tour the remains of Fort Phillip. 2pm, 21 April
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