There’s been a bit of noise in the media this week about a “major discovery” from NASA involving comet 3I/ATLAS. Some headlines suggest it’s the breakthrough that could reveal the secrets of life across the Galaxy. Now, I love a good comet story as much as anyone, but...
The Hawkesbury Historical Society warmly invites you to the Back to Tebbutt’s Skywatching Event on Saturday, 1st November 2025, at 6:30 PM. This will be held at the Tebbutt Observatory in Windsor NSW. You will have the remarkable chance to observe Saturn, along...
As we glance up at the night sky, the recent so-called “supermoon” has once again captured the attention of the mass media and the public alike. But what exactly is a supermoon, and why does the media sensationalise this astronomical event? A supermoon occurs when a...
So let’s have a look at the fascinating story behind Pluto’s name! When Pluto was discovered in 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Arizona, it was initially just a number and a symbol. But the hunt was on for a name that captured the imagination! The...
As we look up at the vast expanse of the night sky, we are reminded of the pioneers who dedicated their lives to exploring the cosmos. One such luminary is Bart Bok (1906-1983), a Dutch-American astronomer whose profound impact on Australian astronomy continues to...
