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Membership fees are due on the 1st January of each year. To avoid missing out on your January Bulletin & nametag, please ensure that you renew well before the due date!

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Stockport Observatory

Stockport Observatory

Stockport Observatory is the Society’s premier dark sky observatory, located approximately 80km north of Adelaide. It provides a convenient astronomical facility away from the light pollution which surrounds Adelaide. Watch video now!


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  • The Stellar Barking Quartet

Reports

  • ASSA @ the Annual Eudunda Show

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  • Comet News
  • Solar System Scene
  • The Pleiades, the Seven Sisters

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more... December Meetings

Astronomy Education:
Astrophysics

Wednesday 2 December, 7:00pm

You don't need a degree in Astrophysics to attend this one. Find out how the planets stay in orbit around the Sun. Discover the mysteries of General Relativity and the inner workings of the Universe.

General Meeting:
Annual General Meeting

Wednesday 2 December, 8:00pm

The AGM will include presentation of annual reports, election of the 2010 Council and award presentations.

more .. Upcoming Viewing Nights

Public viewing nights commence 8:30pm

Friday 27 November

  • The Heights Public Viewing Night

Saturday 12 December

  • Southern Viewing Night Members Only

Friday 18 December

  • The Heights Public Viewing Night

Saturday 19 December

  • Stockport Viewing Night Members Only

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more .. Today's Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 5:58am
Sunset: 8:07pm

first quarter

Times are calculated for Adelaide and are approximates only.