Meetings

General Meetings

General Meetings are held at 8 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month (except January) in the Kerr Grant Theatre, Physics Building, University of Adelaide (North Terrace Campus). General meetings usually feature a guest speaker and often include the presentation of astronomical photographs and/or observation reports. There's usually something of interest for everyone. Our general meetings are open to the public and visitors are most welcome to attend.

Next Meeting: Astronomy on the Top Side - 2 July, 8:00pm

Presented by Martin Whipp
Martin will take a lighthearted look at how amateur astronomy is practiced in the UK with a brief historical background to the city of York from an astronomical point of view and will conclude with a couple of short videos. Originally from York in Northern England, Martin has been living in Adelaide since May 2007. Upon arrival, he immediately joined ASSA. He has been interested in astronomy from the age of 4, and became a member of the York AS at the age of 14. During his 17 years there, he was Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary, and frequently presented lectures to the YAS as well as other local societies and groups in the region. Martin was made a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society in December 2001.

Tea and coffee is available after the main General Meeting as well as a light supper.

Beginners Group Meetings

The Society also holds a Beginners Group Meeting starting at 7 p.m. on the same night as the General Meeting. These sessions are designed to assist newcomers and others to become familiar with some aspect of Astronomy.

July's meeting topic will be Stellar Evolution (Part 2)

Visitors are most welcome to attend any of the above sessions.