This page details events happening in the sky and the latest news from the observatory.

NEW Facts and figures Page!

I have just posted a new page to help people learn about some of the many astronomical objects that are up there. Each time I update the web site, I will highlight a new object on the page. There will be star maps to help you locate the object as well. This month there is a star map to help you locate the planet Jupiter, for anyone living in Southern Hemisphere.

Version 3 of "How do I know Its a Meteorite" Out Now!

We have just released version 3 of this booklet. It is aimed at those just starting out in the meteorite collecting world. A new initiative this time, is that we can email a copy to you. This will save on postage, and will allow you to either print it out yourself, or keep it on your computer. Or you can request a copy on CD or DVD. Prices are $15 for an email copy or $20 for DVD or CD copy (plus postage)

Swamped with Work

We have had such an influx of meteorites arrive for classification work, that there are now a few delays in getting through the sheer volume of material. Hopefully we are planning to organise another university in addition to the University of Western Sydney to help carry out the vital EMP analysis so that we can speed up the process. We are most happy to hear from any University that wishes to study meteorites. We can provide Universities with free meteorite samples.

The Research Facility 

 You can visit the research facility via prior booking and view where I work, and see the meteorites, fossils, minerals and space related displays we have.

 There have already been a number of newspaper and radio interviews undertaken about the new facility and we happy to show you around if you plan to visit..

The Milky region near the Southern Cross (Crux)

The Research Continues!

Despite having moved our largest telescope to the new educational facility, we are still undertaking research with a number of smaller telescopes and the radio telescope at the old site. However, we plan to add another large telescope at the new site for the Research Facility during 2008. We also are continuing work using a number of smaller telescopes and are about to upgrade one telescope for research use.

NGC 104, Just one of the things you may see at the observatory