The Sutherland Astronomical Society Practical Astronomy Course (or SASPAC) is held annually at the Green Point Observatory and runs on Wednesday evenings for 9 weekly sessions. Recommended for adults, teens and gifted sub-teens who wish to expand their knowledge of the cosmos.

The next SASPAC commences on Wednesday 8^th September 2010.

Session dates are Wednesday September 8th 2010 through to November 17th, including a 2 week break for the school holidays (September 29th & October 6th). Click here for form.

Each session starts at 7:30pm and continues for approximately 2 hours (registration on Week 1 begins 30 minutes earlier at 7pm).

Each course will cover the following programme (subject to change):

Participants are also invited to attend a number of SASI dark sky observing sessions during the course.

The cost of the course is $140(inclusive of GST) which includes full attendance at lectures, weekly night sky viewing (weather permitting), supper, a copy of the excellent 480-page book "Practical Skywatching", free astronomical software and certificate on completion of the course.

To book a place or to make further inquiries, please contact Mr. Brendon Bell,
telephone 0422-902-730 (mobile) or (02) 9543-2299 (after business hours).