Astronomical Society of South Australia
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Our mission is to observe, understand, share and enjoy the wonders of the Universe. We have been connecting South Australians with the Universe since 1892.
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Joined December 2010
The amazing discoveries being made by the James Webb Space Telescope is the subject of ASSA's next free public lecture to be presented by the always informative & entertaining Prof. Fred Watson, Australia's Astronomer-at-Large. Book tickets at:
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The ASSA Stockport Observatory Spring Star Party is going ahead tonight (8pm Saturday 5 November). Some tickets are still available at:
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Prof. Ray Norris (CSIRO Astronomy & Space Science) is ASSA's special guest speaker this Wednesday evening presenting on the Australian discovery of mysterious gigantic circular emissions around distant galaxies. Everyone is welcome. Free tickets at:
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Tickets are now available for the Stockport Observatory Spring Star Party on Saturday 5 November. View the rings of Saturn, Jupiter and its moons, craters on the Moon, and much more. More info & tickets at: #Astronomy #stargazing #southaustralia
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ASSA is pleased to announce a Public Stargazing Night at 7:30pm Friday 28 October at Hawthorndene Oval. Come along and view the wonders of the Universe and take away a truly memorable astronomical experience. More info & tickets at: #Adelaide #stargazing
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The Joint ASSA-AIP Meeting at 8pm Wednesday 5 October will feature a presentation by A/Prof Susanna Guatelli. The session is free and visitors are most welcome. More info & tickets at: #Adelaide #Astronomy #Physics #Mars
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ASSA's next General Meeting at 8pm Wednesday 7 September will feature a presentation by award-winning astrophotographer Paul Montague. The session is free and visitors are most welcome. More info and tickets at: #Astronomy #Adelaide #astrophotography
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ASSA is holding its monthly General Meeting at 8pm Wednesday 3 August. An #Astronomy Education session at 7pm precedes the main meeting. Both sessions are free and visitors are most welcome. More info and tickets at: #Science #Adelaide
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Pallasite meteorites were formed 4.5 billion years ago and are the most beautiful of all meteorites. Thomas Burke will have rare pallasites and a Martian meteorite available for inspection at his talk at 8pm tonight. Grab your free tickets at Eventbrite:
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Grab your tickets now for our May 4th public lecture by world-renowned astrophysicist Prof. Geraint Lewis on The End of Time: The Future History of the Universe. #cosmology #astronomy
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Are We Alone? The Search for Extra-terrestrial Life -- by Dr Rod Hill is ASSA's free public lecture at 8pm ACST Wednesday 6 April. Watch the live stream: @SETIInstitute #astronomy #southaustralia #Space #STEM @abcadelaide @ASVAstronomyVic @sydneyobs
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RT @mizuho73700856: Sixty degrees of tail! Taken by Daniele Gasparri on December 28, 2021 @ Atacama region, Chile: I finally imaged comet…
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What do the atmosphere of Venus, Apollo 15, Lalande’s catalogue of stars, Nova Persei, the largest world in the main asteroid belt, and Foucault’s pendulum all have in common? These and many more are celebrating significant anniversaries in 2021. Tickets:
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Start time has been brought forward to 7:00pm ACDT.
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Get your ASSA raffles at: Main prize is a Sky-Watcher 200P (8-inch) Flextube Telescope, plus The Backyard Astronomer's Guide book, plus 1-year ASSA Family Membership. Prizes sponsored by Adelaide Optical Centre, Sky-Watcher Australia and ASSA. RRP $1,095
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Congratulations to @IDADarkSky for helping to preserve the night skies of the world. The ASSA will host a public talk about #SouthAustralia's own Dark Sky Reserve at 8pm Wednesday 3rd November at The Braggs. Details & free tickets at: #Adelaide
On this day in 2001, IDA designated the city of Flagstaff, Arizona, USA, an International Dark Sky City. This event was the spark for the International Dark Sky Places Program that we have today. To celebrate, we put together a short video:
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RT @msodwyer: To finish on a quote from one of my favourite philosophers @timminchin, “Science is not a body of knowledge nor a system of b…
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