Members' Event - SASI 60th Anniversary Celebration

To celebrate this 60^th Anniversary milestone the gathering will now take place at Green Point Observatory. 

As many of you are aware 2021 marked a further milestone in SASI’s history with the acknowledgement and celebration of SASI’s 60th Anniversary. From the humble beginnings of our two founders, Keith Selby and Frank Napier, who formed SASI’s inaugural club, the James Cook Astronomers Club in 1961, we have an astronomical society that is rated as one of Australia’s top Astronomical Societies and is known by many around the globe. SASI boosts a state-of-the-art amateur observatory and gathering place where observations, comradery, meetings and education take place for both members and members of the public.

During the celebration the following will be held:

1. Dinner.

• • Food will be catered for all SASI members and their family attending.
  • It will consist of a BBQ/salad dinner with desert provided as well as crockery, cutlery and drinking utensils.
  • Members and their party will need to supply their own beverages as only tea, coffee and milk will be supplied.

2. The unveiling of The McMillan Telescope with a plaque placed on the societies 12" Meade Telescope by Society President, Sandor Galos.
3. The 10 Years Members presentation by Committee member Jack Kozianski.
4. Observing later during the evening using the society's flagship telescopes and The McMillan Telescope.
5. SASI Patron Fred Watson and his partner Marnie Ogg will be in attendance at this auspicious occasion.

To RSVP places for yourself and members of your family at this SASI milestone celebration event please email Committee member Mr Lou Pagano via the contact page no later than Thursday, 10 February 2022 for catering purposes. Please include any dietary requirements in your RSVP to Lou.

Kind regards and looking forward to this SASI 60th Anniversary celebration,

Lou Pagano

SASI Committee Member