(Posted 3 July 2015) At first glance tonight, it looked like there was an ice halo around the Moon. Given…
Venus and Jupiter dazzle in the evening twilight sky
(Posted 29 June 2015) Venus and Jupiter continue to dazzle as they draw to their closest approach on Wednesday 1 July…
Look South! 40% chance of aurora in next 24 hours
(Posted 23 June 2015) Missed this morning’s aurora? To be honest, I think most people who knew that one was…
Jupiter and Venus sky show peaks Wednesday 1 July 2015
(Posted 20 June 2015) If you thought last night’s encounter between Venus, Jupiter and the slim crescent Moon was impressive,…
Canberra sunrise with crepuscular rays (with photo)
(Posted 5 May 2015) This mornings sunrise included delicate crepuscular rays. I can’t remember the last time I saw them…
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…
Planetarium presentation for Canberra Astronomical Society
(Update 12 January 2016) I am able to visit ACT Public Schools with this planetarium in 2016. For more information…
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…