Tag Archives: Sydney

Sydney Observatory Manager Position

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Aussie Starman

Just in case some of you are not aware, the position of Manager for Sydney Observatory was advertised recently and applications close on 10 June 2015. — Mark Rigby https://jobsnsw.taleo.net/careersection/all_jobs/jobdetail.ftl?job=00003N21

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Sydney Observatory Planetarium

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Aussie Starman

I’ve posted this from Sydney Observatory’s page on Facebook. — Mark Rigby “The Sydney Planetarium is now installed and ready for the school holidays. How many digital planetaria around the world have a marble fireplace? The sky is always clear, … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Nick Lomb

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Aussie Starman

Well deserved award to our friend Nick Lomb for his jointly shared 2012 Museums and Galleries NSW individual achievement award recognising Nick’s work as curator of astronomy, horology, meteorology and surveying for Sydney Observatory and the Powerhouse Museum over a … Continue reading →

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Observing the rock 2012 DA14 flying past the Earth on 16 February 2013

Posted on January 31, 2013 by nickl01

The path of asteroid 2012 DA14 across the south-west sky as seen from Sydney on the morning of Saturday 16 February 2013. The times indicated are in AEDT while the positions with relation to the horizon are calculated for 5:00 … Continue reading →

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