Sidewalk Astronomy is Bendigo's favourite astronomy event and is held every month next to the Discovery Science and Technology Centre, 7 Railway Place (opposite Marketplace)
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Bring the family to see cool astro-stuff through our telescopes, our volunteers will give you a tour of the features of night sky. Small groups welcome.
For more information contact: Brien Blackshaw, Ph 03 5447 7690, Email: secretary@bdas.net
January 2023
Friday, 27 January @ 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
First quarter Moon in wonderful detail: Craters, Mountains, Lava Mares, our last view of Saturn and its astonishing rings, Jupiter and its Galilean Moons, Orion Nebula (The "Saucepan"), Venus, Mars and more, all for a gold coin donation!
Weather Update - Friday 8:00 pm: Clear skies this evening so January's Sidewalk Astronomy will proceed as scheduled.
February 2023
Friday, 24 February @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
First Quarter Moon in great detail, our last view of Jupiter and its Moons, Venus, Mars, Orion Nebula and Pleiades (the Seven Sisters), all for a gold coin donation. Bring the family.
Weather Update - 5:45 pm Friday 24 February: Despite high level cloud over Bendigo the sky should be clear enough for us to view the Moon and planets this evening, so Sidewalk Astronomy will go ahead as planned.
March 2023
Friday, 31 March @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDST
First Quarter Moon - Craters, Mountains and valleys, all in wonderful detail, Venus, Mars, Orion Nebula (the "Saucepan") and more. Bring the family - all for a gold coin donation!
Please note that due to roadwork restrictions our location for this month's event is the walkway along the side of the Discovery Centre that overlooks the Marketplace carpark, upstairs from the fenced off area.
Weather Update - 6:30 pm Friday 31 March: Sidewalk Astronomy will go ahead tonight despite reasonable cloud cover.
April 2023
Friday, 28 April @ 6:00 pm EST
The Moon, just after first quarter in all its wonderful detail, Venus, Mars and Orion Nebula (the "Saucepan"). A great astronomical experience for all the family, and all for a gold coin donation!
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May 2023
Friday, 26 May @ 5:30 pm EST
First quarter Moon, craters and all. Venus, Mars, the Jewel Box star cluster, Omega Centauri globular cluster and binary stars Alpha Centauri and Alpha Crux, all for a gold coin donation. Bring the family.
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June 2023
Friday, 23 June @ 5:30 pm EST
A sleek crescent Moon in all its stunning detail. Mars and Venus, the Jewel Box cluster, Omega Centauri cluster, binary star systems Alpha Centauri and Alpha Crux. Informative family entertainment, and all for a gold coin donation.
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July 2023
Friday, 28 July @ 5:30 pm EST
The Moon, craters and valleys in glorious detail, Venus (last view), Mars, Jewel Box cluster, binary systems around the Southern Cross and globular cluster Omega Centauri, all for a gold coin donation! Great family fun.
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August 2023
Friday, 25 August @ 6:00 pm EST
First quarter Moon - craters and all, Mars (last view), Alpha Crux and Alpha Centauri star systems, Omega Centauri and the Jewel Box. Wonderful viewing for the whole family, and all for a gold coin donation!
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September 2023
Friday, 22 September @ 6:30 pm EST
The Jewel Box open star cluster, Omega Centauri globular cluster, Alpha Centauri and Alpha Crux star systems and, of course the First Quarter Moon. Great viewing for only a gold coin donation.
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October 2023
Friday, 20 October @ 8:00 pm EDST
The crescent Moon in fine detail, the Jewel Box cluster, Alpha Centauri and Alpha Crux around the Southern Cross and the Omega Centauri globular cluster. Enjoyment for all the family and all for a gold coin donation.
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November 2023
Friday, 17 November @ 8:00 pm EDST
A slim, crescent Moon, the Jewel Box cluster, Omega Centauri globular cluster and maybe our first glimpse of Saturn with its beautiful rings, all for a gold coin donation. A great family activity.
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December 2023
Friday, 22 December @ 8:30 pm EDST
A waxing gibbous Moon with plenty of detail to view, the Jewel Box, Omega Centauri, Saturn's rings and possibly a first glimpse of Jupiter with its Galilean Moons. All for a gold coin donation. Bring the family.
Weather Update - 8:00 pm:
Watch this space for further dates!