OzSky 2024 Talks & Presentations

This page contains some of the most popular Talks & Presentations which were offered at the last OzSky Star Safari, intended as reference guides for participants.

OzSky 2024: Welcome, Introductions & Orientation by Lachlan MacDonald
This presentation a welcome to all OzSky participants, and introduction of the event's team of volunteers, a Brief History of OzSky, a Summary of the week's scheduled activities and an Orientation overview to help participants find their way around.
Southern Skies Eye Candy by John Bambury
This presentation, always a highlight at every OzSky "Classic" Star Safari, included a summary of the most popular Southern Skies Eye Candy objects which are recommended by your OzSky Volunteer Hosts as "Must See" objects for any OzSky observing week.
The Stellar Death Cycle: What Happens When a Star Dies? by John Bambury
This presentation explained in detail the life cycle of a star, and what happens when it ultimately dies.
Blowing Bubbles: A Talk on Wolf-Rayet Stars and their Nebulae by Andrew Murrell
This presentation, another old time favourite, detailed the curious Wolf-Rayet Stars and their associated nebulae.
Australian Impact Craters and Meteorites by Tony Buckley
This presentation included a summary of all confirmed (and suspected) meteorite impact craters in Australia, including first-hand photos of some of the better examples, and a hands-on display of some collected meteorites from some of those craters.
Venomous Australian Snakes: The Facts Revealed by John Bambury
This presentation included a list of the most common (or most venomous) snakes in Australia, and revealed some of the lesser known facts about their venom toxicity and delivery methods.

OzSky "Alumni" Star Safari (read more...)

Can't make it to the next OzSky "Classic" Star Safari in March? Or perhaps you have already been to several OzSky "Classic" Star Safaris and you are now looking for a different time of year to explore the other half of the Southern night skies?

Why not consider the next OzSky "Alumni" Star Safari instead, for your next Southern Skies observing trip!