Welcome to Southern Astronomical Society

The SAS was formed in 1986 to promote Amateur Astronomy. The Society actively encourages Observational Astronomy, Astrophotography, Telescope and Observatory Construction. Many of our members specialise in one or more forms of observing, contributing data for lunar & planetary observations, comet observations, variable star observations and supernova searching. The SAS foster a friendly and supportive community. Our mission is to educate and support local astronomers by holding educational seminars, upskilling, and sharing the cosmos with the wider community through outreach. Whether you are a professional astronomer or looking for your first telescope, SAS is the club for you.

SAS Monthly Meeting

Saturday 17 May 2025

General Meeting

Oxenford Pony Club

Charlies Crossing Rd N Charlies Crossing Park, Upper Coomera QLD 4209

Committee - 5:00 pm

Gates Open - 6:00 pm

General - 7:00 pm

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About SAS

The SAS was formed in 1986 to promote Amateur Astronomy. The Society actively encourages Observational Astronomy, Astrophotography, Telescope and Observatory Construction. Many of our members specialise in one or more forms of observing, contributing data for lunar & planetary observations, comet observations, variable star observations and supernova searching.

The SAS foster a friendly and supportive community. Our mission is to educate and support local astronomers by holding educational seminars, upskilling, and sharing the cosmos with the wider community through outreach.

Whether you are a professional astronomer or looking for your first telescope, SAS is the club for you.

Mission Statement

The SAS aims to:

Ignite a passion for astronomy and foster a friendly community
Inspire people of all ages to look up, wonder, and engage with the universe
Foster a spirit of exploration, scientific curiosity and discovery
Provide educational opportunities through a friendly and supportive community
To organise regular club stargazing meetings, camps and community outreach events
To help members progress from interested individuals to capable and knowledgeable astronomers.

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Society Activities

Monthly Meetings – The Society meets once a month at the Oxenford Pony Club, Charlies Crossing Road N, Upper Coomera. Anyone interested is invited to attend a meeting to see what we do, or to join. Contact us if you have any questions. All members and visitors are invited to contribute items of interest at these meetings.
Field Nights – These observing nights are held after each monthly meeting (weather permitting) outside the hall, giving members and visitors the opportunity to view the night sky through telescopes.
AstroCamps – These monthly observing weekends are held at a dark sky site away from city lights.

Publications

Our society bulletin EVENT HORIZON is sent to members and friends monthly by email. Event Horizon lists all upcoming society events and interesting up to date society news along with the latest news on astronomy and space events.

We encourage all members to email their images and reports to the editor of EH.

Membership Benefits

The Southern Astronomical Society offers a wide range of membership benefits, including access to the library, SAStroCamps, astronomy courses, discounts to books, shirts, and calendar, and more. Click HERE to find out more.