Macarthur Astro Soc

Amateur Astronomers in SW Sydney, NSW, Australia. Organisers of the Macarthur Astronomy Forum. Visit our macasto-gallery at

[Macarthur Astro Soc @MacAstroSoc]

Monday 16th June, 7.30 pm
Macarthur Astronomy Forum
WSU (Campbelltown)
Dr Emil Lenc (CSIRO):
"ASKAP’s Greatest Hits – The First Five Years".
I will describe the unique ASKAP telescope and also provide an update of what we have discovered so far with it.
https://t.co/KHJA5IOuHp

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Macarthur Astronomy Forum
Mon 19th May, 7.30 pm sharp
Guest Speaker: Dr Laura Driessen (USyd)
"THE DYNAMIC RADIO SKY"
📡📡📡
Location: WSU Campbelltown
Public welcome
https://t.co/KHJA5IOuHp
#campbelltown #macarthur #astronomy
#camden #wollondilly #whatsoninsydney
@SthWestVoice

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MAS with Prof @SarahLewisWSU proudly welcomed Prof Fred Watson back to the Macarthur Astronomy Forum at WSU, to present "The Discoveries that will Change Science".
With Noel Sharpe & John Rombi. (Image credit Darren Lewis).
https://t.co/KHJA5IOuHp
@westernsydneyu #campbelltown

[Curiosity @CuriosityonX]

What the Night Sky on Mars may look like...

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MAS with Prof @SarahLewisWSU proudly welcomed Prof Fred Watson back to the Macarthur Astronomy Forum at WSU, to present "The Discoveries that will Change Science".
With Noel Sharpe & John Rombi. (Image credit Darren Lewis).
https://t.co/KHJA5IOuHp
@westernsydneyu #campbelltown

[Macarthur Astro Soc @MacAstroSoc]

Why do galaxies slow down as they age?
Answers at Macarthur Astronomy Forum
Guest speaker: Dr Caroline Foster (UNSW)
Monday 20th January
Held at Western Sydney University (Campbelltown Campus)
https://t.co/qF7g2TRU7F
#astronomy #macarthur

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Tonight's guest speaker at the Macarthur Astronomy Forum:
Astrophysicist Dr Tayyaba Zafar from Mac Uni.
Monday 18th Nov.
Venue: Western Sydney University, Campbelltown.

Public welcome!
Details at: https://t.co/70hLJdp3iz

#macarthur #campbelltown @tzafar_astro

[Western Sydney University @westernsydneyu]

This International Day of Older Persons learn more about Western Sydney University's existing and new collaborations with local councils, hospitals, health services, and community organisations that have created significant growth opportunities for impactful ageing and aged care initiatives. Read more in the white paper - https://t.co/U08hMINK7a #IDOP2024🧓

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"Best comet of the year’ is finally here, says astronomer @JontiHorner - and C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) will be visible here in Macarthur.

#comet #astronomy #macarthur #Tsuchinshan #ATLAS

https://t.co/pUaSPR59mb

[Chris Hadfield @Cmdr_Hadfield]

Equinox - 'equal night'. The direct rays of the sun slip south of the equator today. Welcome, Autumn!
And if you live south, welcome Spring!

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New Mini-moon 2024 PT₅ is only the fifth ever detected mini-moon captured by Earth.

#minimoon #astronomy

https://t.co/rLhE2HIhH2

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Light sent upwards is energy wasted.
Ratepayers $$$$ wasted!

[Roger Powell @Ggreybeard]

The disappearing Milky Way and how local governments can save money by reducing local light pollution:

@btucker22 @darkskyaus @IDADarkSky @darkskyalliance @MacAstroSoc #lightpollution

https://t.co/qnRQ4hVM39

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Back to the future with @Cosmic_Horizons

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Upcoming meteor showers from @JontiHorner
See you next month, Jonti!

https://t.co/sKfB7WXRs2

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Coming up at Macarthur Astronomy Forum at @westernsydneyu: media personality Dr Brad Tucker (ANU) will talk about 100 years of Mt Stromlo Observatory, Canberra.
https://t.co/70hLJdp3iz
Mon 15th July
#astronomy #macarthur #campbelltown #free

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Congratulations, @SciBry, Marcel Grossmann Award Winner!

https://t.co/qGclyd0XVv

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"Astronomy in Shakespeare"
A talk by Prof Roberto Soria (Italian National Institute for Astrophysics)
Roberto will address Macarthur Astronomy Forum live from Italy on Monday 17th June
Open to the public at #WSU #Campbelltown. Free! Details: https://t.co/70hLJdovt1
#macarthur

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Macarthur Astronomy Forum
Monday 17th June
Prof Roberto Soria (Italian National Institute for Astrophysics).
Open to the public at #WSU Campbelltown. Free!
Details: https://t.co/70hLJdp3iz

[Macarthur Astro Soc @MacAstroSoc]

RADIO ASTRONOMY AND THE HUNT FOR RADIO STARS
Did you know black holes can photobomb stars?
A free public lecture by astronomer Dr Laura Driessen (USYD), at the Macarthur Astronomy Forum, WSU Campbelltown.
https://t.co/H2WVs8MraS
Mon 20th May 7.30 pm
PUBLIC: FREE!!
@AstroLauraD

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Odd Radio Circles: Giant Explosions in Distant Galaxies
A talk by Prof Ray Norris (WSU) @RayPNorris
Macarthur Astronomy Forum #wsu #campbelltown
Monday 18th March at 7.15 for 7.30 pm
Public welcome.
https://t.co/KHJA5IOuHp
#astronomy