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The below notes outline predictable astronomical events visible from Canberra, Australia during the period 3 – 9 November 2019. In most cases, the events will be visible to the unaided eye.
Finder charts for a selected range of events can be found elsewhere on this website.
All week
Venus, Jupiter and Saturn are visible to the unaided eye above the Western horizon as evening twilight ends.
Sunday 3 November 2019
Early morning. NASA TV (https://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/
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Canberra Sky Events 3 β 9 November 2019
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SpaceX Starship hits key milestones in third launch
via abc.net.auDespite fiery end, SpaceX Starship hit key milestones in third launch. -
Japan's Space One rocket explodes after launch
via abc.net.auA rocket from Japanese firm Space One has exploded just seconds into its launch. -
Look up! International Space Station visible in March 2024 morning skies
(Posted 10 March 2024) Mid-March 2024 presents a wonderful opportunity to see the International Space Station pass silently overhead in the morning twilight sky. There are great viewing opportunities if you live on the East Coast of Australia. This includes for residents of Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sydney, Wollongong, Canberra and Melbourne.Caption: Image credit: STS-119 Shuttle Crew, NASA
While the International Space Station does regularly pass over Australia, these passes usually occur durin -
Low cost Seestar S50 telescope made my jaw drop!
(Posted 9 March 2024) One of my long term goals has been to get into astrophotography. I have spent a large sum of money on multiple telescopes with this in mind. I don’t have anywhere to set up these telescopes permenantly and so they are largely unused. There is also a big learning curve in astrophotography. Once an image is ‘captured’, it then has to be modified so it either looks nice or is otherwise useful.Another reason why I haven’t got into astrophotography. My wo -
Incredible Australian women creating history
via abc.net.auKatherine Bennell-Pegg is Australia's first female astronaut - in training and we spoke to her from the European Space Agency in Germany. -
As first antenna is installed on groundbreaking 'time machine' telescope, traditional owners welcome project
via abc.net.auAs the first antenna is installed on the world's largest radio telescope in outback Western Australia, traditional elders say the $3 billion project brings hope for more opportunities in the desert region. -
Australian company's satellite-repairing satellite blasts into space on SpaceX rocket
via abc.net.auThe Optimus satellite is packed with Australian-made tech, and aims to help keep other satellites in space. -
From the fate of Odysseus to the life span of platypus: What's your science news knowledge?
via abc.net.auMaybe you will intuitively know the answer to our science quiz questions. Or you could blitz it because you've been keeping up with the news over the past month. -
From the fate of Odysseus to the life span of platypus: Test your science news knowledge
via abc.net.auMaybe you will intuitively know the answer to our science quiz questions. Or you could blitz it because you've been keeping up with the news over the past month. -
From Antarctica to the Moon, test your knowledge in our science quiz
via abc.net.auMaybe you will intuitively know the answer to our science quiz questions. Or you could blitz it because you've been keeping up with the news over the past month. -
Scientists simulated the impact of NASA's asteroid-smashing mission. Here's what they found
via abc.net.auWith help from powerful computers and astrophysicist (and Queen guitarist) Brian May, scientists believe Dimorphos has been "completely reshaped". -
New data suggests historic Odysseus Moon lander is lying sideways, US company says
via abc.net.auExperts say we may look back on the first landing of a US spacecraft on the Moon in more than 50 years as the day everything changed for space exploration. -
Live moment: NASA and US company give first press conference since historic Moon landing
via abc.net.auExperts say we may look back on the first landing of a US spacecraft on the Moon in more than 50 years as the day everything changed for space exploration. -
Houston, we've privatised Moon landings. And things might never be the same again
via abc.net.auExperts say we may look back on the first landing of a US spacecraft on the Moon in more than 50 years as the day everything changed for space exploration. Let's look at why. -
Moon landing sites
via abc.net.auAnimation shows the sites of moon landing. -
Live report from dish site in Parkes after moon landing
via abc.net.auReport from the site of the famous dish in Parkes after today's moon landing. -
US back on the Moon for the first time in 52 years, and Australian scientists helped it get there
via abc.net.auScientists from the CSIRO and Parkes Observatory have helped the United States land a craft on the Moon, part of a plan to send humans there for the first time since the Apollo missions. -
Apollo mission Moon landing sites
via abc.net.auIntuitive Machines' Odysseus lander will be trying to land near the Moon's south pole. -
Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lander will be trying to land near the Moon's south pole
via abc.net.auWhere the Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lander will be trying to land, and the Apollo mission landing sites. -
Private company makes first US Moon landing in more than 50 years β as it happened
via abc.net.auIntuitive Machines has become the first private company to land on the Moon, and the first US mission on the lunar surface in decades. -
Live: Private company makes first US Moon landing in more than 50 years
via abc.net.auIntuitive Machines becomes the first private company to land on the Moon, and the first US mission on the lunar surface in decades. -
Live: Private company attempts first successful US Moon landing in more than 50 years
via abc.net.auIntuitive Machines hopes to become the first private company to land on the Moon, and the first US mission on the lunar surface in decades. -
Private US moon lander reaches lunar orbit ahead of touchdown attempt
via abc.net.auA moon lander has reached lunar orbit, heading for an attempt at the first US touchdown on Earth's nearest celestial neighbour in more than 50 years. -
Australian scientists discover universe's brightest object to date
via abc.net.auThe quasar is powered by the fastest-growing supermassive black hole ever observed with 17 billion times the mass of our sun. -
Fastest-growing black hole that consumes mass of 'the Sun and all the planets combined' every day found
via abc.net.auAustralian National University researchers discover a black hole whose mass is roughly 17 billion times that of our Sun, and exists within the brightest currently known thing being continually powered in the universe. -
First glimpse of historic rocket set to launch Australia into the space age
via abc.net.auA Queensland-built rocket will strive to reach orbit from the northern town of Bowen in what company bosses say is the first locally made craft to lift-off from Australian soil. -
Look up! International Space Station visible in February 2024 evening skies
(Posted 18 February 2024) Late February 2024 presents a wonderful opportunity to see the International Space Station pass silently overhead in the evening and morning twilight sky. There are great viewing opportunities if you live on the East Coast of Australia. This includes for residents of Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sydney, Wollongong, Canberra and Melbourne.Caption: Image credit: STS-119 Shuttle Crew, NASA
While the International Space Station does regularly pass over Australia, these passes -
Japan succesfully launches H3 rocket
via abc.net.auJapan's space agency has launched a second test model of its new rocket H3, a year after the first failed test. -
Japan launches H3 rocket after failed first flight
via abc.net.auJapan's space agency has launched a second test model of its new rocket H3, a year after the first failed test.
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