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25.01.2022 COVID-19 NOTICE - Green Point Observatory is closed to the public. In order to protect the health of our members and the public, we have taken the decision to close our observatory to the public until further notice. We hope this situation will pass soon and life can return to normal. We will be updating our web site as the situation changes. http://www.sasi.net.au/... Please stay safe and well Craig President Sutherland Astronomical Society Inc

22.01.2022 A citizen science project for everyone: To help with an important global study of light pollution, the Globe at Night project is asking everyone to record observations of the stars from now until 7 March, and from 27 March to 5 April. Details are here: http://lossofthenight.blogspot.com//can-we-get-2000-globe- To participate, go to https://www.globeatnight.org/webapp/ and record your observations. The more observations, the better.

22.01.2022 Hello to all our visitors at Macquarie uni open night. A busy time hunting for galaxies on an historical photo plate, experiencing the weight of milk on the moon and keeping us busy with questions

21.01.2022 If you want a simple explanation of sunsets, moon phases and eclipses, here's a cool site: http://explain.space/

20.01.2022 Thanks to all our Open Night visitors who came along to see Scorpio play with Mars and Saturn up close through some huge telescopes See you again next year

20.01.2022 Just days until the lights go out and the stars shine

18.01.2022 Traveling for the eclipse this August? You will definitely want to plan for -and around - increased traffic! This guide may help. h/t EarthSky

17.01.2022 Great article in the Leader by Murray Trembath. Just waiting on the final count! https://www.theleader.com.au//update-green-point-stargaze/

16.01.2022 Stargazing Live World Record Attempt at Green Point Observatory! SASI will be participating in a new world record attempt in association with the ABC Stargazing Live program with Professor Brian Cox. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 23 at 7 PM - 10 PM... To participate you must have a telescope of binoculars for each person. You can either bring your own or buy an inexpensive telescope for $7.15 each when registering. Details and registration at our event Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/594953014189473/

16.01.2022 Disappointing but understandable. Thanks to the committees for their work to date.

14.01.2022 August 2019 Open Nights a Success Despite the Antarctic conditions caused by the polar vortex, we had a good turnout on both nights. It could be argued the weather helped in one way, and that was by keeping the queues for the big telescopes relatively short, while keeping the skies mostly clear for observing. Thanks to the members for helping out, and thanks to the public for attending. Everyone seemed to have a good time looking through telescopes, listening to lectures, and dressing up for Outer Limits Space Selfies! My greatest hope is that as well as having some fun, we may have inspired some kids to take up careers in science and engineering.

13.01.2022 What a glorious sunny day with blue clear skies ! A perfect setting for an exciting night exploring our solar system, with spectacular views of the planets. Bring the kids or go with a friend.

13.01.2022 Here's an article in the Leader about our upcoming Open Nights on 9 and 10 August. https://www.theleader.com.au//shire-observatory-marks-50/

13.01.2022 Our favourite astronomy weather app is showing the sky clearing for tonight. Our team enjoy the challenge of cloud dodging. Maree

12.01.2022 Come along and be a part of this global event

10.01.2022 Fabulous weather for star gazing and sausage sizzle at green point observatory open night tonight

09.01.2022 Save the date for Our Annual August Open nights Friday 17 and Saturday 18th August

09.01.2022 Come and visit the SASI display at Astrofest Sydney University for a chat and meet our members who will be with their scopes ready to explore from the observing field.

09.01.2022 The Sasi display at Astrofest2016. A great warm up for the Oyster Bay Open nights Friday 12 and Sat13 August. Are you coming along? Sasi.net.au

09.01.2022 Stargazing Live World Record Attempt Event Registrations are now Closed for the Green Point Observatory We've had a great response to the event on next Wednesday Night, 23 May 2018. Unfortunately, if you haven't already registered the event is now closed as we are at capacity for the venue. Fingers crossed for those attending that our record attempt is successful!... Clear skies, Craig Goulden SASI President

06.01.2022 Astronomy Open Night 9 and 10 August. http://www.sasi.net.au/public-eve/august-public-open-nights

05.01.2022 The Earth Hour Public Open Night this Saturday 25 March is CANCELLED! The next public open nights will be on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 September. We hope to see you there in September!

04.01.2022 Are you thinking about seasonal present for your friends or relatives? SASPAC astronomy course 2020 is a clever idea! http://www.sasi.net.au/public-events/courses

03.01.2022 Members in Cocoa Beach on Monday aug 14 will be watching launch of Falcon 9 SpaceX CRS 12 cargo delivery rocket from beach at 12.31 local time 16:31 gmt. Hope all proceeds as this will be SpaceX 5th countdown for this mission see NASA site for details

01.01.2022 This week marks the 50th Anniversary milestone of humans reaching and orbiting the Moon in the countdown to the 50th Anniversary of humans landing on the Moon, next year. Apollo 8, in late December, 1968, was the first manned spacecraft to leave Earth, orbit the Moon and return, in preparation for the Apollo 11, July landing in 1969. As we prepare for the 50th Anniversary of the humans landing on the Moon please send to SASI members the following information. Bests, Lou Pagan...Continue reading