Monthly Meetings & Public Lectures
In-person ASSA monthly meetings resume on Wednesday 4 May 2022.
Monthly Astronomy Education and General Meetings are conducted in-person and are live streamed (when the technology cooperates). Meetings are open and free of charge to members and the general public.
The Society holds in-person meetings in The Braggs Lecture Theatre at the University of Adelaide, a large modern meeting venue which also facilitates wheelchair access and live streaming of our meetings. Our meetings are free and open to the public. Visitors are most welcome to attend.
COVID-19 Safety Requirements:
The ASSA regularly reviews and updates COVID-19 Safety Requirements for its in-person meetings and events to ensure the safety of its members and the general public. ASSA has in place SAGovt approved COVID Safe Plans for all its in-person meetings and events, as well as a number of additional ASSA-specific COVID Safety Requirements. Changes to COVID Safety Requirements can be made and implemented at short notice. Please check the ASSA website (assa.org.au/covid) and meeting/event emails before travelling.
Members and visitors entering The Braggs Lecture Theatre.
General Meetings
General Meetings start at 8:00 pm on the first Wednesday of each month (except January) and are held in The Braggs Lecture Theatre, University of Adelaide (North Terrace Campus). Please enter The Braggs LT from the western doors (facing the Barr Smith Lawns).
- Click here to view a map -- The Braggs LT entrance is at E10 on the map.
General Meetings feature a main presentation by either a professional astronomer, researcher or members of the ASSA. Presentation topics vary to include a broad mix of content suitable for everyone including the general public.
Please ensure you arrive and are seated well before the General Meeting commences.
Prof. Alan Duffy presenting on Dark Matter at a General Meeting in The Braggs Lecture Theatre (July 2021).
Astronomy Education Sessions
Astronomy Education sessions are short, focused presentations aimed at the beginner and intermediate level. The sessions cover a different topic each month and are also free for the general public to attend.
Astronomy Education sessions start at 7:00 pm and are held at the same venue as General Meetings.
Wed 4
Astronomy Education: May 2022
Wednesday, 4 May 2022 7:00 PM
Wed 4
General Meeting: May 2022
Wednesday, 4 May 2022 8:00 PM
Fri 13
ASSA@Home: Casual Friday
Friday, 13 May 2022 7:30 PM
Fri 20
ASSA@Home: Electronically Assisted Astronomy with the ASIAIR
Friday, 20 May 2022 7:30 PM
May 2022
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1 | 2 | 3 | May 4, 2022EVENTS TODAY: 2 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | May 13, 2022EVENTS TODAY: 1 | 14 |
15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | May 20, 2022EVENTS TODAY: 1 | 21 |
22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
29 | 30 | 31 |