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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.
Annual Messier Star Party: Sat 25th Feb
It’s on again at the at the ASV’s dark sky site, and we would like to invite all members, family, friends and the public to attend this year’s event. It will include afternoon astronomical talks, tours of the site, wine tasting from local vignerons, Trivia fun, great prizes and food provided by the Lions Club. The evening will include, at great expense to the management, a star-filled sky, where you’ll be able to follow a high tech laser pointer to the constellations. There’ll be beautiful clusters, breathtaking nebulae and majestic galaxies whilst looking through some of the largest telescopes in Victoria! Why would you want to stay home and watch TV?! Click here for more information.
Events
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: Chris Rudge
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
18 February 2012
Instrument Making Section, ASV Lodge
2.00pm - 5.00pmInstrument Making Section meeting
For further information contact Section Director: Ken Beard
18 February 2012
LMDSS Field Trip (Members Only),
6.00pm - 6.00amLMDSS Field Trip (Members' Only)
Remember to get the gate/clubroom code
19 February 2012
OzSky 2012,
12.00am 19 February 2012 - 12.00am 26 February 2012The OzSky Star Safari Star Party 2012 hosted by 3RF Australia on the outskirts of Coonabarabran, New South Wales. For more information visit http://www.3rf.com.au/
20 February 2012
Radio Astronomy, ASV Lodge
8.00pm - 11.00pmRadio Astronomy Section meeting
For further information contact Section Director: Clint Jeffrey