Welcome to the Astronomical Society of South Australia
Astronomy in South Australia since 1892
Observe, learn and belong under South Australian skies
The Astronomical Society of South Australia helps people observe, understand, share and enjoy the wonders of the Universe.
You do not need to own a telescope to join, attend a meeting or take part in many Society activities.
Annual Dinner and Awards Night
Celebrate ASSA's 2026 award winners
Join members and guests at Glenelg Golf Club on Friday 4 September 2026 for the ASSA Annual Dinner and Awards Night.
Bookings are now open through Eventbrite.
Start with ASSA
What would you like to do?
Attend an event
Find General Meeting nights, public viewing nights, member observing sessions, camps and Society activities.
EventsObserve as a member
Members can attend observing nights at ASSA locations and take part in darker-sky observing and imaging activities.
Member ViewingTravel to dark skies
ASSA multi-day camps give members several nights of observing, imaging and social time under darker regional skies.
CampsJoin a group
Special Interest Groups support members interested in astro-imaging, radio astronomy, comets, variable stars and more.
Groups
New to astronomy?
Start with plain-language beginner material, practical observing advice and guidance for finding your way around the night sky.
Beginner Guide
Come to a public viewing night
A relaxed way to see the Moon, planets, star clusters and other suitable objects through ASSA members' telescopes.
Viewing Nights
Explore ASSA observing sites
ASSA has access to observatories, public viewing locations, member dark-sky sites and camp locations across South Australia.
ObserveInside The Bulletin
The Bulletin is included with ASSA membership
Each month the Society publishes The Bulletin, a members' newsletter containing astronomical news, observing notes, society updates, feature articles and event information.
Recent issue highlights include:
- Your first look at ASSA's new website
- The Telescope Loan Program turns five
- Alpana Dark Sky Camp report
- Member Spotlight: Ross Gerrand
- Southern Hemisphere Comets
- Seeing Double - Take 5
- For the Juniors
General Meetings and Astronomy Education
One evening, two reasons to attend
ASSA's monthly meeting night combines Astronomy Education and the General Meeting in one evening at The Braggs Lecture Theatre, University of Adelaide.
Member Jungle App
Download the Member Jungle App
Easily access the latest club news, events and your membership details at your fingertips.
The app can also receive notifications and important reminders when ASSA updates the website with something new.