(Posted 20 June 2015) If you thought last night’s encounter between Venus, Jupiter and the slim crescent Moon was impressive,…
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Where to look to see the out of control Progress robotic spacecraft from Australian capital cities
(Posted 4 May 2015) Australian observers are well placed to see the out of control Progress M-27M robotic spacecraft pass overhead…
Got a telescope? Watch Io and its shadow pass across Jupiter’s face tonight.
(Posted 9 March 2015) The shadow of Jupiter’s largest moons Io, will cross the face of Jupiter tonight between approximately 8:30…
Moon passes Jupiter 2 – 4 March 2015 / Great Red Spot visible Tuesday night through a telescope
(Posted 1 March 2015) Look above the North Eastern horizon over the next few nights and you will notice a…
Tonight! Moon, Venus, Mars and Uranus in straight line in evening twilight
(Posted 22 February 2015) Assuming you have clear skies, Venus, Mars and a slim crescent Moon will be visible to…
Moon, Venus and Mars close in evening twilight tonight
(Posted 21 February 2015) If you are lucky enough to have clear skies tonight, look low above the Western horizon…
Mercury now visible in morning sky
(Posted 8 February 2015) Mercury is now a morning object and can be seen low above the Eastern horizon in…
Dazzling Jupiter only days from opposition
(Posted 2 February 2015) Even the most casual sky watcher will have noticed a dazzlingly bright star above the North…
4 April 2015 Total Lunar Eclipse Information Sheet
(Posted 24 October 2014) To assist you with your planning for this event, I have uploaded an information sheet about…
2015 Astronomy and Space Teaching Opportunities
(Updated 9 November 2014) This article provides a brief overview of the predictable significant astronomy and space events that will occur in…