Current Phenomena
Welcome to the Astronomical Society of Victoria Inc.
The Society is based in Melbourne, Australia and includes city and country members, as well some in other states and overseas. It attracts people with a wide range of astronomical interests, ages, abilities and experience. Originally founded in 1922, it is the largest such organisation in the southern hemisphere and this year celebrates its 90th anniversary. Membership is open to all with an interest in astronomy.
Star Voyager Exhibition
The ASV has contributed Venus Transit photos taken at the Melbourne Observatory on December 7th 1882 by Joseph Turner using the photo-heliograph to the forthcoming Star Voyager exhibition by the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI). The exhibition is a must see for those interested in space, science, astronomy and cinema. More information can be found on the ACMI website.
Events
28 January 2012
LMDSS Field Trip (Members Only),
6.00pm - 6.00amLMDSS Field Trip (Members Only)
Remember to get the gate/clubroom code
29 January 2012
Historical Section, ASV Lodge
1.00pm - 4.00pmHistorical Section
Contact Rod Brown
29 January 2012
Library (Members Only), Observatory Gate, Birdswood Ave, Melbourne
2.00pm - 4.00pmASV Library (Members Only)
The Library is now in the old Government Astronomers’ Office which is in the north west corner of the main building at Melbourne Observatory.
There are currently a large number of books and magazines, surplus to the Library’s needs, for sale. The sale is on-going whenever the Library is open.
For further information contact Barry Cleland
3 February 2012
Club Section,
8.00pm - 11.00pmClub Section meetings are informal and take place on the first and last Friday of the month (public holidays excepted) between 8:00 – 11:00pm at ASV Lodge
6 February 2012
Computing Section, ASV Lodge
8.00pm - 10.00pmComputing Section meeting
For further information contact Section Director: Rob Brereton
8 February 2012
Library (Members Only), Observatory Gate, Birdswood Ave, Melbourne
6.00pm - 7.50pmASV Library (Members Only)
The Library is open from 6.00 to 7.45pm, prior to the Monthly Meeting.
The Library is also open after the Monthly Meeting from about 10.00 to 10.45pm.
The Library is now in the old Government Astronomers’ Office which is in the north west corner of the main building at Melbourne Observatory.
There are currently a large number of books and magazines, surplus to the Library’s needs, for sale. The sale is on-going whenever the Library is open.
For further information contact Barry Cleland
8 February 2012
ASV Monthly meeting, Mueller Auditorium, National Herbarium, Birdwood Ave., Melbourne
8.00pm - 10.00pmTopic: Preparation for the Transit of Venus on 6 June 2012
Speaker: Darren Bellingham, ASV Solar Section Director
All are welcome. There is no cost and supper is provided. Looking forward to seeing you there.
10 February 2012
ASV Library (Members Only), Observatory Gate, Birdswood Ave., Melbourne
7.00pm - 7.50pmASV Library (Members Only)
Prior to the Members' Night meeting from 7.00 to 7:50pm.
The Library is now in the old Government Astronomers' Office which is in the north west corner of the main building at Melbourne Observatory.
There are currently a large number of books and magazines, surplus to the Library's needs, for sale. The sale is on-going whenever the Library is open.
For further information contact Barry Cleland
10 February 2012
Junior Section, ASV Lodge Burwood
7.30pm - 9.30pmJunior Section meeting
For further information contact Section Director: Arthur Coombs
7:00pm - 9:00pm (EST)
7:30pm - 9:30pm (DST)
10 February 2012
Members' Night, GMT House, Birdwood Ave., Melbourne
8.00pm - 10.30pmMembers' Night
15 February 2012
Cosmology & Astrophysics , ASV Lodge
8.00pm - 10.30pmCosmology & Astrophysics Section meeting
Discussion of current news in Cosmology and Astro-Physics
Topic:
“All Welcome – Bring an Open Mind”
Contact: Ross Berner
Phone: 9886 6679 (A/H)
Mobile: 0403 167 004
Email: cosmology@asv.org.au
17 February 2012
Lunar and Planetary, ASV Lodge
8.00pm - 10.30pmLunar and Planetary Section meeting
For further information contact Section Director: Maurice Valimberti