Macarthur Astronomical Society Inc.patrons: Professor Bryan Gaensler & Dr. Ragbir Bhathal We are a group of amateur astronomers of varying levels of experience, based in South Western Sydney, NSW, Australia. We hold dark sky observing sessions, invite distinguished professional astronomers to address our monthly meetings at the University of Western Sydney and hold public viewing and public lectures. We also participate in community events and provide speakers on astronomy for community organisations. Beginners are very welcome. Observing equipment is not essential to joining, so long as you have an interest in astronomy. Assistance is given in purchasing and using a telescope. Visit our 'Join MAS' page for benefits of membership and our 'What's On' page for details of our activities. m a g n i t u d ethe universe as you've never seen it beforeMacarthur Astronomical Society will bring art and science together in an extraordinary six day exhibition of deep space and planetary photographs taken by members of the Society and their telescopes at the Campbelltown Arts Centre. 
Free Exhibition 4th-9th October: The all-day exhibition will run for six days at the Campbelltown Arts Centre, Cnr. Camden & Appin roads, Campbelltown. The presentation will demonstrate the beauty and immensity of the Universe as seen from our local skies here in South Western Sydney. If you think Macarthur skies consist of just a few stars dotted against a dark background, be prepared to be astonished! The display will consist of deep space and planetary colour photographs taken by members of the Society, together with regular audio-visual presentations and some of the telescopes that were used to obtain the images. A spectacular visual display will be projected onto the outside wall of the Art Centre every night during the event from dusk until approximately 10:00pm. It will be highly visible to motorists and pedestrians on Appin Road. Click > Here < to go to the Campbelltown Arts Centre Events page. The event will end with two family orientated public talks at the same venue: Saturday 9th October * THE INVISIBLE UNIVERSE, MAKING SENSE OF THE UNSEEN Dr David Malin 7.00 pm World-renowned astrophotographer (formerly of the A.A.O) * SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE - PLUS FIFTY THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE MOON LANDINGS David Reneke 4.30 pm Radio personality, astronomy lecturer, writer, presenter, educator & media correspondent * Location: The Art Gallery auditorium. Admission will be on a 'first come first serve' basis, so come early to avoid disappointment. Entry is free, although we would gratefully accept your gold coin donation. * MAS acknowledges the support of Campbelltown City Council and Campbelltown Arts Centre in bringing these events to the public. Presidents Choice: Member Image of the WeekThe Warrumbungle Mountains, home of The AAO Coonabarabran, NSW. Image taken by Chris Malikoff.
A Preview Of Our New DVD
m a g n i t u d e ][ Please enjoy a five minute preview of our second thirty minute DVD in glorious 16:9 full-screen HD. It contains additional AVI and iPhone/iPod/iPad versions on the disc. Click on the image below to watch. You may need Apple's Quicktime player browser plugin on your PC. Please try to listen through good speakers or headphones in full stereo. All images have been taken by MAS members, past and present. Contact MASfind us online The MAS Forum herein is not available to non-members, but if you have an account on Facebook and would like to ask astronomical questions of MAS members or just leave a comment, please visit the Facebook 'Macarthur Astronomical Society' Group. Click on the logo.
Purchased an astronomical telescope but unsure of how to use it? We can assist in learning how to use it. Just e-mail MAS at contact@macastro.org.au giving details. We will try to help.
MAS In The Newssee us in the media"Skywatchers Mooned by Mischievous Email" - Article on Macarthur Chronicle Website >> Here << Read local author and MAS member Bob Bee's 'Heaven's Above' articles in the Macarthur Chronicle newspaper >>here<<. Read UWS astrophysicist and MAS Patron Ragbir Bhathal's articles in the Macarthur Advertiser newspaper >>here<<. |
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