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25.01.2022 It will being interesting to watch the growing phase of the Moon as it marches up the early evening sky over the next few day. It will be 8 degrees from Saturn on 8th and the following night the 1st Quarter Moon will make a triangle with Saturn and Mars. If you include Antares theyll make a strange squashed square. Glenn

24.01.2022 We would like to draw your attention to this exciting new astronomy educational resource for students based at the historic Mt Stromlo Observatory. Please contact Geoff McNamara (email address below) for more information. CANBERRAS FIRST ASTRONOMICAL TEACHING OBSERVATORY OPEN FOR STUDENTS After three years of planning and construction, Canberras first astronomical teaching observatory, MSATT, is now available for student use. Comprising of a high end 30cm robotic telescope ...housed in a dome at Mount Stromlo Observatory, plus a range of smaller telescopes, the facility is designed for student-centred research projects in astronomy. MSATT has been designed so that no experience with astronomy or telescopes is necessary: any student from the ACT region is welcome to apply for a project at MSATT. The main focus for MSATT will be hosting student science projects. By gathering their own data, students complete research projects in astronomy. Possible projects include measuring the mass of Jupiter, investigating fundamental properties of variable stars, learning about photometry and spectroscopy for galactic and extragalactic studies. Each project is tailored to the needs and abilities of the individual student. In return, the student produces a referenced and refereed report on their findings. Students from Year 9 to 12 are welcome to apply. MSATT is also available for one-off sessions called Field Nights, catering for small groups up to ten people. Whether its a special interest school science group (Year 8 or older), individual families or community groups wanting to learn more about astronomy, MSATT is open for bookings. There is no cost involved in any MSATT activities. Students and groups wishing to visit MSATT or take on projects in 2017* should contact Geoff McNamara at [email protected] for more information and bookings. Geoff McNamara Mount Stromlo Space and STEM Education Centre * The 2017 observing season begins with the end of daylight saving time on 2/4/17. See more

24.01.2022 Hi guys, we had an unfortunate error creep into Astronomy 2019. Unfortunately we had a glitch with the date set on our master diary spreadsheet, with the year unfortunately being allowed to default to 2018, hence the diary days are out by one day of the week. The dates and events in the diary are correct, i.e. the New Moon in January does happen at 11:28am EST on 6th, its just that it is a Sunday not Saturday. The calendar with its Moon phases on the IFC is correct. We hope most people reading this will think it is minor and make a mental note to add on the day, however, below is a link to a pdf of a corrected diary for the year off Quasar Publishings website, http://www.quasarastronomy.com.au/downloads---2019.html Regards, Glenn D.

22.01.2022 Hi guys, it can be fascinating watching the planets move past the stars and is most noticeable when the stars are bright and close by. On the morning of January 14 and 15, Jupiter will be less than 0.2 from the 5th magnitude star Nu Librae. This might be best visible through binoculars if observing from the city. From the country no optical aid is required. A small telescope with low power should show the gas giant its moons and this star quite bright. From our yearbook, Astronomy 2018 www.quasarastronomy.com.au Wishing you clear skies, Glenn D

22.01.2022 Hi guys, happy New Year and as with every year today marks the start of another yearbook. Where ever you live I hope the weather allows a glimpse of the spectacular Venus/Moon conjunction tomorrow evening (Jan 2) and the following night the Mars/Moon. Please see attached image from Astronomy 2017. Wishing you all a year filled with clear nights. Please like this and share this with others

22.01.2022 The eclipse of the Moon on 31st is also a Blue Moon (the 2nd Full Moon in a calendar month). Normally they are not that rare, however 2018 is a little different for February doesnt have a Full Moon, but March has two, giving us two Blue Moons in the year. For further info see our yearbook Astronomy 2018 www.quasarastronomy.com.au Wishing you clear skies, Glenn D

21.01.2022 Quasar Publishing has been producing astronomy yearbooks since 1991 catering for the needs of both the casual stargazer and the amateur astronomer. Let us introduce you to the wonders of the night sky as seen from down under. To celebrate the new year and the publication of Astronomy 2018, Quasar is giving away a copy of this, our 28th publication. To get in the draw, just like and comment on this post. Please only one entry per person. The competition closes on January 15.

21.01.2022 Hi guys, do you live in Australia and love observing deep sky objects hoping to see nebulae, star clusters or galaxies at their best? Maybe you just want to avoid the Moon, stretching out under dark skies soaking in the views of the Milky Way or the Magellanic Clouds? Then you need Quasars Dark Hours tables available free from our website www.quasarastronomy.com.au. Go to the home page and click on downloads then 2018. Wishing you clear skies - Glenn D

20.01.2022 Hi guys, check out the Moon next to Saturn, Antares and Mars forming a triangle. Im lucky its clear in Sydney tonight. Regards, Glenn

18.01.2022 Hi guys, dont miss the close meeting between Saturn and Mercury in the dawn sky (morning of 13th). Two days later (morning of 15th) they can be clearly seen with the unaided eye, forming a near straight line with the crescent Moon. From our yearbook, Astronomy 2018 www.quasarastronomy.com.au Wishing you clear skies, Glenn D

18.01.2022 Besides watching the crescent Moon rise in the evening sky, first passing brilliant Venus on Oct 4 and next to Saturn this evening (Thurs 6th), check out Mars as it closes in on the "lid" star (Lambda Sgr) of the teapot of Sagittarius. It has its closest approach tomorrow at only 0.3, nearly half the diameter of the Moon!

17.01.2022 Hi guys, in my previous post I covered the close meeting of Mars and Jupiter. Mercury is currently rising around the start of dawn, with Saturn rocketing up to meet it, being less than a degree apart on 13th. This will result in four naked eye planets visible in the morning sky. This is well illustrated in this diagram from our book Astronomy 2018 (see Quasar Publishings website). Keep looking up - wishing you clear skies, Glenn

15.01.2022 Hi guys, happy New Year. This week marks not only the start of 2018 but the first spectacular alignment of the planets. The morning sky sees Mars and Jupiter pass with a very close meeting on 7th and the Moon chiming in on 12th - all visible to the unaided eye! Please see attached image from our latest yearbook, Astronomy 2018 (for further info see Quasar Publishings website). Wishing you all a year filled with clear nights. Please like this and share this with others.

14.01.2022 Hi there, I have a great view of the close conjunction between Venus and Jupiter low in the west. Venus is the brighter one on the top. Directly overhead sees Antares, Mars and Saturn! What a brilliant evening for the planets! Glenn

14.01.2022 On Friday and Saturday morning (Oct 28 and 29) watch for the crescent Moon near brilliant Jupiter, low in the eastern dawn sky

12.01.2022 Hi guys, this Thursday (12th) and Friday (13th) evenings Venus and Neptune will be approximately 0.6 apart. So heres your chance to see two planets in the same low power field!

12.01.2022 Hi guys, the yearbook is at the printers!

12.01.2022 Can anyone recognise this unusual nebula? (credit NASA ESA and the Hubble Heritage team)

12.01.2022 Hi guys, Welcome to 2019 which means the new yearbook has now been activated

09.01.2022 The Full Moon on the 31st which is eclipsed, is also a Super Moon. It is not only close to the Earth, giving it a larger size, but the closest Full Moon for the year. Astronomy 2018 www.quasarastronomy.com.au , wishing you clear skies, Glenn D

07.01.2022 On the night of Wednesday January 31, the first eclipse of the year occurs, a total lunar eclipse visible across Australia and New Zealand. From the eastern states, the obvious portion, i.e. the umbral shadow appears/ partial eclipse begins at 9:48pm EST, totality is reached at 10:51pm, with mid-eclipse at 11:30pm. The partial ends at 1:12am (for daylight saving add one hour). WA sees the partial begin during twilight (7:48pm WST), totality at 8:51pm and mid eclipse at 9:30pm. Partial ends at 11:12pm. From our yearbook, Astronomy 2018 www.quasarastronomy.com.au Wishing you clear skies.

07.01.2022 Hi guys, a reminder that tomorrow morning (morning of 12th) the Moon, Jupiter and Mars can be seen together, clearly with the unaided eye. They have risen by around 2am. From our yearbook, Astronomy 2018 www.quasarastronomy.com.au Wishing you clear skies, Glenn

06.01.2022 Hi guys, the main belt of asteroids contains 100s of thousands of these minor planets but the vast majority are very faint and difficult to find. From January 15 to 18, m.p. 11 Parthenope will be within 0.5 of the bright (4th magnitude) star Delta Cancri (near the Beehive Cluster). It is closest on 17th at 0.2 SW of the star. A low power eyepiece should easily fit both. Parthenope will be at opposition at this time and brightest (9.9 magn) and easily visible through the smallest telescope. it is a good exercise for beginners to sketch the star field over a few nights and see which star has moved. From our yearbook Astronomy 2018 www.quasarastronomy.com.au Wishing you clear skies, Glenn D

06.01.2022 Hi there, over the next three days watch the Moon pass Mars and Saturn. On 14th and 15th closest to Mars and 16th, Saturn. Glenn Dawes

03.01.2022 Syzygy is a great astronomical term. Besides being a word with no vowels, it means an alignment of any three astronomical objects gravitationally connected. This not only covers all conjunctions and oppositions but includes what must be the most spectacular examples, lunar and solar eclipses. Wiki points out an unusual example witnessed by the Curiosity Rover on Mars in 2014 when it imaged Mercury transiting the Sun! Regards, Glenn

02.01.2022 Congratulations to Gerard Lazarus for winning a copy of Astronomy 2017. A big thank you for those who entered the competition including the many kind comments. For those who missed out we will be running a similar giveaway in the near future.

02.01.2022 Hi all, being only two weeks past opposition, Mars is still prominent in the evening sky (being due north around 22hr local time, 23hr DLS). Although only 4 from a Full Moon this evening, this brilliant -2.2 magnitude beacon can't be missed being located in a somewhat boring part of the sky. For those telescopic observers or imagers catch it quickly while its angular size is still around 20-arcseconds. Glenn