| 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 Introduction to Astronomy (I2A) Course: The ASNSW is proud to continue offering its introductory astronomy course, hosted at TARA Anglican School for Girls at North Parramatta. In 2012, the course will be offered in three parts (Feb/Mar, May/Jun and Aug 2012), each part running for four weeks. The presenter is Lesa Moore. Read more details here. |
Friday 4 May 2012 - 8:00pm “The Discovery of the Accelerating Universe ” Dr Chris Lidman, AAO Wednesday 9 May 2012 - 7:30pm “Astro Imaging Meeting” Mike Berthon-Jones, ASNSW Friday 25 May 2012 - 8:00pm “The Great Cosmic Barbeque: Laboratory Spectroscopy and Extraterrestrial Chemistry ” Dr Tyler Troy, Sydney University/A> Wednesday 30 May 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.
All the information about SPSP 2012 is HERE! Registrations for SPSP 2012 are open HERE! 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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