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September 2019
September 13 Members’ Night: Guest Speaker Jonah Gannon
It has long been known that the Universe is filled with objects that, due to their faint nature, are extremely hard to detect even with some of the worlds most advanced telescopes. Recent developments have lead to the creation of a new type of telescope specialised for detecting these objects leading to a resurgence in the field of low surface brightness imaging. There exists evidence that our ignorance of these objects to date has led us to draw false conclusions…
Find out more »AstroArts on MBO
This will be our first regular monthly meeting at MBO for the Astro Arts group. Bring along your latest project to work on or just drop in to see what others are doing and discuss possible creations in a supportive environment. BYO everything.
Find out more »Beginner Dobsonian Training
For new members, to get familiar with the Dobsonian telescopes we keep in dome, so you can get them out on a Friday night members night and use them yourselves. You will learn the names of all the parts, how to carry the telescope around safely, how to align the finderscopes and how to change eyepieces, as well as how to get them out and pack them away.
Find out more »Outreach Team Training
This is to be the first regular training night for Outreach team members. We have a lot to discuss about the future of Outreach activities so please try to be here if possible if you are currently active in outreach. If you are new to Outreach or are just curious you are welcome along, too. All Outreach members need to fill out the Outreach database survey about their interests and availability so we can update our database (thank you those…
Find out more »Pro-Am Science Workshop with Mike Fitzgerald
Workshop No. 2: Combining FITS files No experience necessary! Bring your own laptop for hands-on experience. As you may have heard, Mt Burnett Observatory is hosting a workshop day at Emerald College on the 7th of December 2019. The keynote speaker will be Stella Kafka, Director of the American Association of Variable Star Observers, one the world’s premiere associations where amateurs can undertake, submit and publish their own observations. The focus of the workshop day in December is on ways…
Find out more »Deep Sky and Astrophotography Night
Subject to weather on the day. Please keep an eye on your email and Facebook closer to the time.
Find out more »October 2019
October 4th Members’ Night: Guest Speaker Poojan Agrawal
Come along this Friday night for another fun evening at the observatory. Doors open at 7:30 and the talk starts at 8pm. Please bring a plate of something to share! Decoding the mysteries of stars Stars rule the night sky. A treat to the eyes, they also hold key to the mysteries of the universe. For years, humans have tried to unravel the spectacular lives of stars. We have learnt quite a lot in the process but there is still…
Find out more »October Young Observers 2019
Young Observers is exclusive to Members Only. Please bring a plate of food along to share. Remember to dress appropriately for the cooler temperatures at night on the mountain and for the older Supernovae group a small red torch for outside work at the telescope is recommended if the weather is clear. Split times apply, so for the juniors (Novae, ages 4-9/10) we will start at 6:30pm - 7:15pm). The older juniors (Supernovae, ages 9/10-16) will run from 7:45pm -…
Find out more »Working Bee
As the weather is fining up, the working bees are changing gear to, to cater for the extra work needed to be completed. Working bees will now be every 2 to 3 weeks, to ensure the property is kept up, the buildings are well maintained and we are working on continual improvement of the environment. All members are most welcome to attend. BBQ lunch provided! NOTE: Anyone coming to the observatory to work, is to please sign in and place…
Find out more »October 11th Members’ Night: Guest Speaker Reinhold Willcox
Come along this Friday night for another fun evening at the observatory. Doors open at 7:30 and the talk starts at 8pm. Please bring a plate of something to share! Decoding the mysteries of stars Reinhold Willcox is doing a PhD in astrophysics at Monash University. He studies stars at the moment of supernova explosions, and the powerful kicks that they receive in the process. This Friday night, Reinhold will educate and entertain you, by telling you the story of…
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