SASPAC

Practical Astronomy Course

SASPAC is an introductory course in backyard Astronomy, with activity-based practicals. An immersive Astronomy experience.

The 2025 course is open for registrations. Course commences Wednesday 23 July 2025. Register & Pay on-line

Speakers

Upcoming Speakers

Click on the speaker's name to see the calendar entry

5 Jun 2025 - Tom Field - RSpec

3 July 2025 - Prof Ray Norris - WSU/CSIRO

7 Aug 2025 - Prof Jonti Horner - UniSQ

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Group Bookings

Star Night group bookings are available for visiting Green Point Observatory for the non-daylight savings period from April to September.

 

 

Public Open Nights

Public Open Nights in August

Our next Open Nights are on 1 and 2 August 2025!

Look out for announcements on this website and Facebook.

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SASI will be participating in a new world record attempt in association with the ABC Stargazing Live program with Professor Brian Cox and Julia Zemiro.

To participate you must have a telescope or binoculars for each person. You can either bring your own or buy an inexpensive telescope for $7.15 each when registering. Details and registration at our event Facebook page. If you're not on Facebook go straight to our Eventbrite event.

To fundraise on the evening BBQ food will be available provided by the 1st Oyster Bay Scouts.

We have also partnered with Sky-Watcher Australia who will be donating some cool gear (a Sky-Watcher Dobsonian telescope) as a lucky door prize.

 

 You can download our Event Flyer here.

Newsflash

Astrophotography Workshops

For members only, we have been running a successful series of workshops on a range of topics on astrophotography. Members are more than welcome to attend. Check the calendar for details.

SASPAC 2025 tickets now available!

Our SASI Practical Astronomy Course will be commencing Wednesday 23 July 2025. Buy your tickets now for yourself or your friends!

Public Open Night Pictures

Our public open nights on 25-26 August 2023 were a great success with a large number of people enjoying astronomical views through our telescopes.

Check out our open night photo gallery.

Look out for announcements of our next open nights in August 2024.

Junior Session Fun!

The junior sessions held in October 2022 were a lot of fun for all involved.

See the news article here, including the link to the photo gallery.

 

Membership Details

Become a Member!

Join the friendly astronomical society for socialising, practical advice, monthly speaker nights, weekly meetings and more!

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Sponsorship - Purchase a Photographic Plate

Become a Society Sponsor by purchasing an historic glass plate.

 

Library Books

SASI's Library

We have a range of books available for perusal and borrowing by members.

A catalogue is available on our library computer at the observatory.