Usually, around 30 - 50 members, visitors and locals come along to join us at these informal observing weekends, for relaxing, socialising with one another, and of course, observing!
The property has a resident 17½” ƒ/4.5 Dobsonian and a 25” ƒ/5 Obsession Telescope, both in roll off sheds, as well as several other telescopes, available for use by members. There is some accomodation, hundreds of cleared camp sites, cooking facilities, and full amenities available for use. 240-volt mains power is now available in and adjacent to the Main Meeting Hall and Bunk House.
As always, the observing weekends at both observatories should be regarded as being designed for beginners and novices, as well as for more experienced observers. There are many members willing to take a newcomer under their wing and show them the ropes.
A special note concerning Wiruna: It is a user-pays facility, and fees do apply (see below). Anyone wishing to use the facility at times other than the organised observing weekends should inform the ASNSW Committee before going to Wiruna, to get the keys and code for the locks, and to pay your fees.
If transport is a problem, Email Us and we may be able to organise something for you.
| MEMBERS | VISITORS | ||
| Camping | $5 | Camping | $7 |
| Bunk House | $7 | Bunk House | $9 |
| House | $10 | House | $12 |
| January | 19 - 20 | February | 16 - 17 | March | 16 - 17 |
| April | 13 - 15 (SPSP) | May | 18 - 19 | June | 15 - 16 |
| July | 13 - 14 | August | 10 - 11 | September | 7 - 8 |
| October | 12 - 13 | November | 9 - 10 | December | 7 - 8 |
For more information regarding AstroCamps at Wiruna, please feel free to Email us anytime.