This is a blogpost about the history of astronomy in Australia.

This is a compelling summary of the history of Adelaide Observatory.

This is a compelling history of Adelaide Observatory.

This blogpost acknowledges Australian astronomer Louise Webster (1941-90) on the International Day for women in science.

1926 Replacement of the NSW Government Astronomer   William Cooke in his office at Sydney Observatory soon after his appointment in 2012. Town and Country Journal , Wednesday 21 August 1912, p34. Colourised image.   William Ernest Cooke (1863–1947) had been the NSW Government Astronomer since 1912, when in 1925 the state government decided to close Sydney Observatory and abolish Cooke’s position. A new premier of NSW, the fiery Jack Lang (1876–1975), wanted to close the Obser