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ILLAWARRA ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
(IAS)
WELCOMES YOU

Amateur Astronomy Group based in Wollongong NSW Australia

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ILLAWARRA ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY (IAS) AT A GLANCE

Amateur Astronomer Group

The Illawarra Astronomical Society (IAS) has a long and interesting history.

Established in 1961, we are a group of amateur astronomers who met at the Science Space, Squires Way, Fairy Meadow every 2nd Tuesday of the month.

Our monthly meetings have now resumed since March 2021.

The IAS continues to be an active group with scheduled outdoor activities.

The group enjoys discussion and learning about astronomy in a family-friendly, social atmosphere where beginners are welcome and you don’t need to own a telescope to attend.

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ACTIVITIES

We have regular activities at various places and invite you to join us

You can learn about:

Astronomy
Selecting a telescope to buy
How to find objects in the night sky
Using your telescope to do astrophotography

Observing nights at dark sky sites

Discovery nights at the Science Space

MONTHLY MEETINGS

Social and informative meetings at the Science Space

Meetings are held 2nd Tuesday of each month Feb-Dec. Starting at 7:30pm

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ASTRONOMY OBSERVING

Dark Sky and Lunar Observing Nights

Observing nights organised at our dark sky site and local sites. Everyone is welcomed - A telescope is not required.

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PUBLIC VIEWING NIGHTS

Sharing the Night Sky with the Community

Public viewing and special interest events organised in cojunction with the Science Space, Wollongong

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For it is obvious to everybody, I think, that this study [of astronomy] compels the soul to look upward and leads it away from things here to higher things.

Plato

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Selection of photographs by club member,

Ray Armstrong

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Upcoming Events

Lunar observing and social evenings
Contact us for the next scheduled date
Various locations arounf Wollongong
Contact us for the next scheduled date
Various locations arounf Wollongong
Lunar observing nights at local spots around wollongong with a social and relaxed vibe.
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LHB Award
Usually at the IAS BBQ
Location is TBD
Usually at the IAS BBQ
Location is TBD
Presentation of the Annual LHB Award to a member in recognition of outstanding participation in the affairs of the society
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Annual Social BBQ
January-February
Location is TBD
January-February
Location is TBD
Our annual BBQ is a social event including families in a relaxed environment
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Monthly General Meetings
Meeting are held Feb-Dec, 2nd Tues at 7:30
Science Space
Meeting are held Feb-Dec, 2nd Tues at 7:30
Science Space, Innovation Campus, 60 Squires Way, North Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
A small casual group of keen amateur astronomers from a varying of backgrounds meet to share observing, discuss recent related events and tips related to telescopes and photography.
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