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21.01.2022 Sidewalk Astronomy - Astronomical Society of Victoria Bendigo Section. This Friday, November 16th. The Astronomical Society of Victoria Bendigo Section, invite...s you to view the wonderful sights of our solar system and beyond. The night sky will be on show through the BDAS telescopes. The Moon in detail, Mars the red planet, Saturn with her beautiful rings and the illusive Mercury. It's all happening from 8 pm, this Friday November 16th, at Discovery Science & Technology Centre, weather permitting. A gold coin donation would be appreciated. For more information, contact Brien Blackshaw on 5447 7690.

19.01.2022 International Observe The Moon Night - Sidewalk Astronomy - Friday October 19th. Astronomical Society of Victoria Bendigo Section. As part of 'International Ob...serve the Moon Night', the Astronomical Society of Victoria Bendigo Section, invites you to view the Moon, and other wonderful sights of our solar system. International Observe the Moon Night is an annual worldwide public event that encourages observation, appreciation and understanding of our Moon and its connection to NASA planetary science and exploration. The annual event connects scientists, educators and lunar enthusiasts from around the world. For more information about International Observe the Moon Night, visit: moon.nasa.gov/observe It's all happening from 7.30 pm, Friday October 19th, at Discovery Science & Technology Centre, weather permitting. A gold coin donation would be appreciated. For more information, contact Brien Blackshaw on 5447 7690.

14.01.2022 Sidewalk Astronomy - Astronomical Society of Victoria Bendigo Section. The Astronomical Society of Victoria Bendigo Section, invites you to view the wonderful s...ights of our solar system and beyond. The night sky will be on show through the BDAS telescopes. See craters on the Moon, Mars, the beautiful Orion Nebula, Seven Sisters and star clusters around the Southern Cross. It's all happening from 8 pm, Friday March 15th, at Discovery Science & Technology Centre, weather permitting. A gold coin donation would be appreciated. For more information, contact Brien Blackshaw on 5447 7690. Weather update at 7 pm on March 15th at: http://www.bdas.net/sidewalk-astronomy

12.01.2022 Sidewalk Astronomy - Friday August 17th. The Astronomical Society of Victoria Bendigo Section, invites you to view the wonderful sights of our solar system and ...beyond. The night sky will be on show through the BDAS telescopes. See craters on the Moon, bright Venus, Jupiter and her moons, and even Saturn's beautiful rings. It's all happening from 6 pm, this Friday August 17th, at Discovery Science & Technology Centre, weather permitting. A gold coin donation would be appreciated. For more information, contact Brien Blackshaw on 5447 7690.

11.01.2022 'New Explorations in the Solar System 2018'. Wednesday November 14th. The Astronomical Society of Victoria Bendigo Section, invites you to 'New Explorations in... the Solar System 2018', a presentation by Dr John Wilkinson. Many new space probes are currently exploring the solar system in which we live. There have been new probes landing on asteroids in 2018, and others have just been sent to the Sun and outer planets. The latest findings will be outlined with amazing images from NASA, European Space Agency and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The evening commences at 7.30 pm, Wednesday November 14th at Discovery Science & Technology Centre Bendigo. A gold coin donation would be appreciated. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided. For more information, contact Dr John Wilkinson on 5470 6349.

11.01.2022 Sidewalk Astronomy - this Friday January 26th. Bendigo District Astronomical Society invites the public to view the wonderful sights of our solar system and bey...ond. The night sky will be on show through the BDAS telescopes. See craters and valleys on the Moon, the beautiful Orion Nebula and star clusters around the Southern Cross. Great family entertainment! It's all happening from 8.30 pm, this Friday January 26th, at Discovery Science & Technology Centre, weather permitting. A gold coin donation would be appreciated. For more information, contact Brien Blackshaw on 5447 7690.

09.01.2022 Sidewalk Astronomy - this Friday December 29th. Sidewalk Astronomy is on again this Friday December 29th, 8.30 pm to 10 pm. Discovery Science and Technology Ce...ntre Bendigo. Bring the family to view the night sky through our telescopes. Craters and mountains on the Moon, mysterious Alpha Centauri, the beautiful Jewel Box star cluster, Mercury our smallest planet, and a late view of the mighty Orion Nebula. And all this for a gold coin donation! A weather update will be posted on Friday December 29th at 7.30 pm at: http://www.bdas.net//sidewalk-astronomy-weather-permitting Contact Brien Blackshaw on 5447 7690 for more information.

09.01.2022 Sidewalk Astronomy - Friday October 19th. The Astronomical Society of Victoria Bendigo Section, invites you to view the wonderful sights of our solar system and... beyond. The night sky will be on show through the BDAS telescopes. The Moon in detail, Mars the red planet, Saturn with her beautiful rings and a last view of Jupiter for 2018. It's all happening from 7.30 pm, Friday October 19th, at Discovery Science & Technology Centre, weather permitting. A gold coin donation would be appreciated. For more information, contact Brien Blackshaw on 5447 7690.

08.01.2022 Sidewalk Astronomy - Astronomical Society of Victoria Bendigo Section. Friday May 10th. The Astronomical Society of Victoria Bendigo Section, invites you to vi...ew the wonderful sights of our solar system and beyond. The night sky will be on show through the BDAS telescopes. See craters on the Moon, Mars, the beautiful Orion Nebula, Seven Sisters and star clusters around the Southern Cross. It's all happening from 5.30 pm, Friday May 10th, at Discovery Science & Technology Centre, weather permitting. A gold coin donation would be appreciated. For more information, contact Brien Blackshaw on 5447 7690. Weather update at 4.30 pm on May 10th at: http://www.bdas.net/sidewalk-astronomy

07.01.2022 Over two hundred gather to see Mars! Over two hundred people gathered in Golden Square last night to view Mars at its closest. Although there was some cloud co...verage, there was plenty of opportunity to see Mars, the Moon, and other objects through several ASV Bendigo Section telescopes. A big thanks to everyone who came along to make the evening a success! See more

07.01.2022 Sidewalk Astronomy - Friday May 25th. The Astronomical Society of Victoria Bendigo Section, invites you to view the wonderful sights of our solar system and bey...ond. The night sky will be on show through the BDAS telescopes. See craters and valleys on the Moon, Alpha Centauri, a later view of Jupiter and her four moons, and the star clusters of Scorpio. Great family entertainment! It's all happening from 5.30 pm, this Friday May 25th, at Discovery Science & Technology Centre, weather permitting. A gold coin donation would be appreciated. For more information, contact Brien Blackshaw on 5447 7690.

06.01.2022 Stargazing Live World Record Attempt - Wednesday May 23rd in Castlemaine. The Astronomical Society of Victoria Bendigo Section, will be supporting 1st Castlemai...ne Pioneer Scout Group, as they host the 'Stargazing Live World Record Attempt'. Join them for an evening of fun and excitement as they try to break a Guinness World Record! The event will include a live screening of 'Stargazing Live' with Brian Cox. The aim is to set a new Guinness World Record for the most people stargazing across multiple venues. For this record, participants will stargaze at the Moon through a telescope or binoculars for a 10 minute period. This will occur simultaneously across multiple sites throughout Australia. Registration is at 7 pm, and the world record attempt will take place between 8 and 9 pm, weather permitting. It's important to register as soon as possible, and you will need to bring your own telescope or binoculars, or purchase a telescope online with your free registration. Look for 1st Castlemaine Pioneer Scout Group Star Party on Facebook or eventbrite.com.au The event will take place on Wednesday May 23rd from 7 pm at the 1st Castlemaine Scout Hall, 16 Reckleben St, Castlemaine. A gold coin donation would be appreciated. For more information, phone David Farrell on 0437 709 734. Registration links: https://www.facebook.com/events/1824746001153967 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1st-castlemaine-pioneer-sco

01.01.2022 Viewing Mars at its closest - Friday July 27th. The Astronomical Society of Victoria Bendigo Section, invites you to view Mars at its closest. Mars hasn’t been ...this close since 2003, and won’t be this close again until 2035! Bring your family and friends to experience this rare opportunity. BDAS telescopes will be located on a hill top in Golden Square, to give good views of the eastern horizon where Mars will be rising in the early evening. We may even have a chance to see the bands of Jupiter, Saturn’s rings and the craters on the Moon. All this for a gold coin donation! It's all happening from 6 pm, Friday July 27th, Tucker St, Golden Square, off Hattam St, weather permitting. For more information, contact Noel Harvie on 0407 973 511.