Welcome to the Astronomical Society of Victoria
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.
Membership is open to all with an interest in astronomy.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR MEMBERS BELOW
COVID Safe |
LMDSS is CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO NEW RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE (As of 15th July 2021) - Please see the Normal LMDSS Bookings page for More details. |
Astronomy for the people
Astronomy for the People is an ASV service providing telescopes for schools and public demonstrations. Image by David RolfeMore Info
Membership
Anyone with an interest in astronomy can join the Society. Membership gives you access to the loan telescope program, ASV meetings and our pristine dark sky property.Join now
Image Gallery
View astronomical images taken by members of the ASV - everything from the moon and planets to nebula and far away galaxies.View images
Astrophotography
Our Astrophotography section meets regularly at ASV lodge and has monthly field trips to our dark sky site. The section is very active and new members are always welcome. Read more
Radio Astronomy
Radio Astronomy is a study of the Universe by detecting electromagnetic radiation at different wavelengths. The Radio Astronomy section explores all types of science related topics. Read more
Gift Certificate
Looking for that unique present to buy a loved one or friend? Well, look no further.... share the universe with a gift a one-year membership to the Astronomical Society of Victoria. Contact us via email |
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ASV Monthly Meetings
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The ASV Monthly Meetings (held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month) are now being streamed through our public Facebook page and YouTube channel.Our next meeting is on Wednesday 11th August 2021 starts at 8:00 pm.Topic: TBAThe Monthly meetings are live-streamed to our Facebook page via YouTube.Missed the meeting? You can now catch up on the ASV YouTube channel |
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Pathways to the Planets
Here at the Astronomical Society of Victoria, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn about and observe the wonders of our universe.
That's why we've initiated our Pathways to the Planets project - to raise valuable funds for improving the facilities at our dark sky site which will enable access to the site and purpose-built astronomical equipment for limited mobility and low vision observers.
To read more about this exciting project or to donate to this incredible cause, please visit: Pathways to the Planet
Crux Magazine for April-May 2021
The April-May edition of Crux is now available for downloading by Members.
Crux Extra!
Crux Extra comes out weekly with articles on Astronomy and related areas.
Visit the Members Area and go to Downloads.
ASV 2021 Yearbook Online
The ASV 2021 Yearbook is now available in PDF for downloading by Members.
ASV Items For Sale
A section in the ASV Forum has been created for members wanting to buy or sell Astronomical Items.
Please log in to the Members Only section and visit the Forum or click on the 'Chat' icon.
The Great Melbourne Telescope Restoration Project
Here's a link to a story by Liz Clarkson with a number of images of ASV members hard at work in restoring the Great Melbourne Telescope. It gives a little bit of history and outlines the aims and current status of the project to bring this telescope back to Melbourne Observatory, in a working condition for members of the public to look through. It was once the largest steerable telescope in the world back in the late 1880s.
Events 
The ASV runs a large number of events to cater for a broad range of astronomy related interests. Check the website on a regular basis for the latest updates. The next 14 events are listed below - view the calendar page for a full listing of planned events.
Wed 4 August
Cosmology and Astro-Physics Section Meeting
8.00pm - 10.30pm
Discuss current news in Cosmology and Astro-Physics
The Main Topic for discussion is: “The Nature of Reality". Speaker: Bruno Zielke
“All Welcome – Bring an Open Mind”
Note: ASV members only
Contact: Ross Berner, Section Director
Mobile: 0403 167 004
Email: cosmology@asv.org.au
Thu 5 August
Space Exploration Section Meeting
8.00pm - 10.00pm
Location: online Zoom
For more information, contact Section Director: Rob Arrowsmith
Email: space@asv.org.au
Fri 6 August
Club Section
8.00pm - 11.00pm
Club Section meetings will recommence on Friday, 28th May 2021.
The meetings will be held at the ASV Lodge on the first and last Friday of the month between 8:00pm – 11:00pm.
Please note that due to Covid-19 restrictions, the maximum number of attendees allowed is limited to 18.
Members wishing to attend a Club Section meeting must register via the ‘trybooking’ link located in the Members’ area under Club Section.
Once the maximum number of attendees has been reached, no further registrations can be made for that meeting night.
Come along for a chat, all members welcome.
Sat 7 August - Sun 8 August
Deep Sky Section Meeting
6.00pm Sat 7-Aug - 8.00am Sun 8-Aug
Location: LMDSS
Bring a plate to share at supper.
For further information, contact Section Director: Paul Gardiner
Wed 11 August
ASV Special General Meeting
7.00pm - 8.00pm
Wednesday 11 August, at 19:00, by Zoom:
The sole purpose of the meeting is to move and vote on this Special Resolution:
That ASV Inc adopts new constitutional Rules, being the Model Rules in the
Association Incorporation Reform Act 2012, amended thus:
* in Clauses 1-3, fill in club name, statement of purposes, and financial year, as in the existing Rules
* in Clauses 32(1) and 36(2), change the quorum for general meetings from "10%" to "25 voting members"
* in Clause 44, define that there are "three" ordinary members of the Committee
* also in Clause 44, add the Property Manager, for a total of eight Committee members
* add a new Clause 58(4) "Any paid-up member may attend any Committee meeting as an observer."
* in Clause 63(2), change the quorum for a Committee meeting from "a majority" to "four".
NOTE: For reference, ASV's existing Rules, and the Model Rules from the 2012 Act, and this motion are fully stated in the members' area - link below.
Dr Stephen Roberts
ASV Secretary - secretary@asv.org.au - 0414 991 231
Wed 11 August
ASV Monthly meeting via Zoom
8.00pm - 10.00pm
Topic: To be advised
Speaker: Dr Katie Auchettl, The University of Melbourne
Fri 13 August
Junior Section
7.30pm - 9.30pm
Location: ASV Lodge
Meeting times:-
7:00pm - 9:00pm (EST)
7:30pm - 9:30pm (DST)
For further information contact Section Director: Chris Rudge
Mon 16 August
Radio Astronomy (via Zoom)
7.45pm - 10.45pm
Radio Astronomy Section meeting
Location: Online Via Zoom
For further information contact Section Director: Robert Arrowsmith
Tue 17 August
The Diurnals
10.30am - 12.15pm
Location:
Speaker:
Topic:
Location: ASV Lodge
For further information contact Section Director: Patricia Larkin
Wed 18 August
New Astronomers Group (NAG)
7.30pm - 10.30pm
Topic:
Location: ASV Lodge
For more information, contact Section Director: Ken Le Marquand:
E:nag@asv.org.au
Thu 19 August
Bendigo Section
7.30pm - 10.00pm
Bendigo District Astronomical Section (BDAS)
For more information, contact Section Director, Noel Harvie E: bendigo@asv.org.au
Fri 20 August
Lunar and Planetary Section meeting
8.00pm - 10.30pm
Online via Zoom
For more information, contact Section Director: Stewart Beveridge
Sat 21 August
Instrument Making Section
2.00pm - 5.00pm
Location: ASV Lodge
For further information contact Section Director: Mark Justice
Sun 22 August
Astrophotography Section meeting
2.30pm - 4.30pm
Topic: TBA
Presenters: TBA
Location: ASV Lodge or Zoom
For more information, contact Section Director: Tom Fowler
More events: Calendar