Astronomical Society of the South West Inc. in Bunbury, Western Australia | Community organisation

Astronomical Society of the South West Inc.

Locality: Bunbury, Western Australia

Address: Keble Heights 6230 Bunbury, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.assw.org.au

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25.01.2022 Friday night was a great night for stargazing at the Observatory! Were open Saturday & Sunday too. Check out our events page for more details https://www.facebook.com/events/498611264004092/

24.01.2022 We have just a couple of spots left for our BYO Telescope and New Members, Friday night at the Observatory. Its free, but bookings are essential. Send an email to [email protected] More info at https://www.facebook.com/events/1002956256560346/

22.01.2022 Got a Telescope? Not sure how to use it? Want to buy one? Not sure which to get? Our next BYO Telescope and New Members night is coming up next Friday, 15th Feb. Bring your scope along to get some tips on setting up, aligning, and viewing, or come along to discuss telescopes with our members.... Its free, but places are limited and bookings are essential. Contact us at [email protected] Check the event at https://www.facebook.com/events/1002956256560346

21.01.2022 Do you have a Telescope? Come along to our next BYO Telescope and New Members night! https://www.facebook.com/events/112203086841851 Learn how to best use your telescope, have a tour of the Observatory and meet members of the club.

18.01.2022 Got a Telescope? Not sure what to do with it? Thinking about buying one, but arent sure which to get? The ASSW are hosting a BYO Scope Night this Friday 11th January at 7pm for anyone with their own telescope but would like some help with it, or anyone thinking about buying a scope and looking for some advice, or even just anyone interested in astronomy and thinking about joining the club.... https://www.facebook.com/events/219695622251785/ To book, send an email to [email protected]

18.01.2022 The weather is warming and we have our first Public Viewing Night of the Season coming up in October, on the 4th, 5th & 6th (middle weekend of the school holidays). Usually we choose a weekend when the Moon is not up as its easier to see other objects, but this time its all about The Moon. This year was the 50th Anniversary of the Moon landings, so come along and have a close look at our nearest neighbour. We will of course also be looking at other objects, such as Jupiter... and Saturn are both well placed and look spectacular. Check out the event page for more info https://www.facebook.com/events/2476102382483515/ If you have ever considered joining the Society, perhaps this year is the time to do it (no telescope necessary!). For more info, contact us at [email protected]

16.01.2022 Do you own a Telescope? Thinking about buying one? Our final BYO Telescope and New Members night is coming up this Friday. If youd like some help using your Telescope, or advice about which one to buy, this is the ideal opportunity. For more details https://www.facebook.com/events/1245299055626978/

16.01.2022 Announcing AstroChat! AstroChat is an email discussion group for astronomy enthusiasts focusing on issues and events in the South West of Western Australia. If you would like to keep up to date with things astronomy-related in our region, please join the discussion. Its free and open to everyone.... To join AstroChat, please send an email to [email protected] and tell us your name, and your postcode (note: this is retained by the administrator and not shared with anyone). After joining the group you will receive occasional emails about events in our region, or topics of interest to group members. You can also participate in group discussions by replying to emails, or start your own topic. Emails from AstroChat are labelled with [astrochat] in the subject line for easy filtering, and of course you can unsubscribe from AstroChat at any time.

15.01.2022 Well the clouds didnt cooperate tonight, but we still have two nights to go and the forecast for Saturday and Sunday is much better. For more info about our Public Open Nights, see https://www.facebook.com/events/491841538417516/

14.01.2022 Terrific night at the Observatory tonight, clear skies and a small but enthusiastic crowd. After a cloudy week we had clear skies and cool temperatures, perfect for some star gazing. Tonight, tomorrow and Monday should all be clear and just a little warmer than tonight. The Observatory opens at 8pm each night this weekend if youd like to check out the night skies.

13.01.2022 Visit the Bunbury Observatory next weekend

12.01.2022 Why not finish the school holidays with a visit to the Observatory? The Bunbury Observatory is open this weekend, each night from 7pm. Were expecting perfect weather for star gazing. More info at https://www.facebook.com/events/498611264004092/

12.01.2022 Bunbury Observatory is open each night of the long weekend. The ASSW will be opening the Bunbury Observatory to the public from Friday 25th to Monday 28th January, each night from 8pm. For more information, https://www.facebook.com/events/369738776913945/

11.01.2022 Another great night of stargazing at the Observatory. Monday night (28th) is our last Public Open Night until April so if youd like to have a look through our telescopes come on down around 8pm. More details at https://www.facebook.com/events/369738776913945/?event_time_id=369738780247278

11.01.2022 Our first Public Open Night of the new season has been scheduled for the last weekend of the school holidays, Friday Oct 9th, Saturday Oct 10th and Sunday Oct 11th. This time we have Jupiter and Saturn almost directly overhead, ideally placed for our telescopes. If you have been to our previous events you will notice a few changes this year, including the need to book online. We're also limited the number of attendees, which means more time for everyone to see through the te...lescopes, and more objects to look at. Tickets are limited, click the event below to make a booking.

11.01.2022 Final BYO Telescope night for the year is tonight. www.facebook.com/events/1245299055626978/

11.01.2022 We had a great night on Friday, a very friendly group and we saw Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Tuc 47, M22, M4, Alpha Crux, the Jewel Box, and a bunch of other objects. The clouds looked ominous early in the evening, but they mostly cleared by 8pm. Looking forward to Saturday and Sunday, weather is looking good for both nights. Just two tickets left for Saturday, but a few more are available for Sunday.

10.01.2022 Its a beautiful night in Bunbury, hopefully the clouds stay away and we should have great views The Moon, Jupiter and Saturn. Were open until 9:30 tonight.

09.01.2022 We have had a great response to our New Members and BYO Telescope night and were almost fully booked. If youd like to come along check the event listing and contact the club on [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/events/529537507772998/

09.01.2022 Here's something to do on the weekend Friday night is sold out, but there are still tickets available for Saturday & Sunday.

06.01.2022 Unfortunately, the weather has not been kind and its unlikely tonights event will go ahead, unless it miraculously clears by 7pm, which is unlikely. Our next Public Open Nights are in October, on the middle weekend of the school holidays. Hopefully mother nature will be more cooperative then.

06.01.2022 Another great night at the Observatory last night, great crowd that saw some terrific views of Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Tuc 47, Butteryfly Cluster, Jewel Box, Alpha Cent and others. The weather cooperated and we had clear skies all night. Tonight is our last Public Event for 2020 and we're expecting clear skies. Some tickets are still available at https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?embed&eid=662816

05.01.2022 New Members Welcome! Our New Members and BYO Telescope night is on this Friday, 31st Jan at 6:30pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/112203086841851/... No Telescope Required (we have plenty) Book and pay online, or send us an email at [email protected] and pay cash at the gate.

04.01.2022 Another great night at the Observatory tonight. Sunday is your last chance to visit this season as our next public open nights are in early October! For more info, check our event page https://www.facebook.com/events/498611264004092

03.01.2022 The weather looks great for the last night of our Public Viewing Weekend, so if you missed the last two nights, come down tonight at 7pm. Be part of International Observe The Moon Night!