| Welcome to the ASNSW | Upcoming Meetings | |
| The Astronomical Society of NSW exists to bring together people interested in Astronomy and related sciences, and to promote public interest and education in Astronomy. The ASNSW provides members and the general public access to Astronomical observing facilities, educational lectures, and assistance in selecting, using and even building telescopes and related instruments.
ASNSW Winter School 2011: The ASNSW is proud to present its first ever Winter School. After another successful I2A course in 2011, this year hosted at TARA Anglican School for Girls at North Parramatta, Lesa Moore has agreed to give a further series of lectures on topics requested by I2A participants in 2010 and 2011. more details… | Wednesday 1 February 2012 - 7:30pm “Committee Meeting” ASNSW Committee Friday 3 February 2012 - 8:00pm “ (TBA) ” (TBA) Wednesday 8 February 2012 - 7:30pm “Astro Imaging Meeting” Mike Berthon-Jones, ASNSW Friday 10 February 2012 - 8:00pm “ (TBA) ” (TBA) Wednesday 28 February 2012 - 7:30pm “Committee Meeting” ASNSW Committee | |
| Guest Speakers | ||
| The ASNSW engages guest speakers from leading Australian and overseas Astronomical institutions to address our meetings. In these talks you will hear about their latest research on wide range of topics of astronomical interest. We also have talks from ASNSW members speaking on their latest projects or topics of interest to amateur observers.
If you have an interest in Astronomy or are thinking of joining the ASNSW, come along to one of our Scheduled Meetings to listen to our guest speakers. Visitors are welcome. Refreshments available after the meeting for a gold coin donation. | ||
| AstroPhoto of the Month | News and Announcements | Next Observing Sessions |
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 | Crago Observatory 28 January 2012 18 February 2012 17 March 2012 Wiruna 20 - 21 January 2012 24 - 25 February 2012 23 - 24 March 2012 South Pacific Star Party SPSP 20: 19 - 22 April 2012 SPSP 21: ?? April/May 2013 (TBC) SPSP 22: ?? April/May 2014 (TBC) |
| The Annual South Pacific Star Party | Current Moon Phase | |
| The 20th Annual SPSP will be held over weekend of 19 - 22 April, 2012.
Registrations will be opening soon, so watch this space!
Discounted SPSP Registration fees are available to all current ASNSW members - Membership forms are also available online for those wishing to join the ASNSW. more details… A Gallery of photos from SPSP19 is now available in the SPSP 19 Photo Gallery. If you have any feedback, comments or suggestions in relation to the South Pacific Star Party, please let us know.
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