Afternoon tea

Affiliation(s): RASNZ Occultation Section, AAQ Session details: Monday, 2016-03-28 03:30:00, LT106 Abstract This presentation show cases some of the most interesting and scientifically useful occultation opportunities coming up across Australia in the next two years. Biography Steve Kerr is a long time occultation observer based near Rockhampton in Queensland. Unfortunately, he doesn’t get anything like…

Presenter(s): Rob Horvat Affiliation(s): Western Sydney Amateur Astronomy Group (WSAAG) Session details: Sunday, 2016-03-27 00:30:00, LT106 Abstract In 2012, the 30-inch telescope at the Linden Observatory was essentially idle and, literally, collecting dust. Famed supernova hunter and Linden Trustee, Bob Evans, remarked: “the 30-inch telescope needs somebody to love it and to use it”. WSAAG…

Presenter(s): Andrew James Affiliation(s): Non-Affiliated Independent Amateur Astronomers (NAIAA) Session details: Saturday, 2016-03-26 00:00:00, LT106 Abstract The Parramatta Star Catalogue (PSC), made during the 1820s, was the first serious attempt to produce a useable and accurate catalogue of southern stars down to eighth magnitude. It was originally instigated by Sir Thomas Brisbane as a private…

Session details: Saturday, 2020-04-11 05:45:00, STAR Abstract The poster papers are an important part of every NACAA. This is a chance for their creators to give a short (less than five minute) pitch for their poster.