| 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.
We are the largest and most active Astronomy club in New South Wales, and currently have over 450 members from across Australia, and around the world. more details… | Friday 3 July 2009 - 8:00pm “Solar Flaring and its Impacts” Harry Roberts, ASNSW Wednesday 8 July 2009 - 7:30pm “Astro Imaging Meeting” Mike Berthon-Jones, ASNSW Friday 10 July 2009 - 8:00pm “Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis” Greg Priestley, ASNSW Wednesday 5 August 2009 - 7:30pm “Astro Imaging Meeting” Mike Berthon-Jones, ASNSW Friday 7 August 2009 - 8:00pm “Galaxies in Interaction” Tobias Westmeier, CSIRO ATNF | |
| International Year of Astronomy 2009: ASNSW Events | ||
 The ASNSW is supporting the International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA) by participating in numerous public events aimed at promoting astronomy to the general public, and giving as many people as possible the opportuity to look through a telescope. Recent ASNSW / IYA events have included:» 7 March, 2009: Astronomy Open Night, Cattai National Park » 2-5 April, 2009: 100 Hours of Astronomy » 2 May, 2009: Astronomy Open Night, Parramatta Park | ||
| AstroPhoto of the Month | News and Announcements | Next Observing Sessions |
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Crago Observatory 17 + 18 July 2009 14 + 15 August 2009 11 + 12 September 2009 Wiruna 24 - 25 July 2009 21 - 22 August 2009 18 - 19 September 2009 South Pacific Star Party SPSP 18: 14 - 16 May 2010 SPSP 19: April/May 2011 (TBC) SPSP 20: April/May 2012 (TBC) | |
| The Annual South Pacific Star Party | Current Moon Phase | |
| The 17th Annual South Pacific Star Party was a wild success once again with more than 300 people attending, despite the weather being, well, less than desirable for such an event. If you have any feedback, comments or suggestions in relation the the 17th SPSP, please let us know.
The 18th Annual SPSP will be held over the weekend of 14 - 16 May, 2010. Registrations will be opening soon, so watch this space!
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