What we offer

Urban Observers

Free community star viewing 

Membership

Become a part of the club!

School Nights

Let your students see the moon and planets up close through our telescopes.

Astronomy Camps

Get away for a weekend of dark skies and see faint deep sky objects like galaxies, nebulae and more!

Upcoming Events

General

Name	Date	Description
Watts Bridge Airfield Weekend Camp View >>	Oct. 13, 2023 | 12:00	Enjoy a long weekend away for some dark sky observing - 4 days for those able to stay until the Monday BYO evereything Note that this is the last camp for 2023
General Meeting View >>	Oct. 17, 2023 | 19:30	Skype and face-to-face

School

It was recently decided that school nights would recommence in 2023 - dates are yet to be confirmed. We will be looking for club member's help in supporting these nights - so have a think about it over the Christmas break [see School Nights for more info.]

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Recent News

September 2023

Tuesday 19th September is the Annual General Meeting - to be held at the Bracken Ridge Library. We would like to see as many members as possible at the meeting or online to select the committee for the coming year - consider how you could be involved.

Maybe a section leader [solar, shallow sky, deep sky], newsletter editor, assisting with urban observers, school nights, librarian or even a role on the committee  - new people and new ideas are always welcome.

The AGM will kick-off at 6:30pm with pizza, chicken and drinks on the balcony followed by the meeting commencing at 7:30pm. This will be followed by a normal meeting and nibblies. Skype attendees can join in from 7:30pm.

The end date for photo submissions in the member's competition featuring some astronomical object taken by a member in 2023 is quickly approaching. All photos should be submitted with details by the end of October.

Also, the photo competition run in conjuction with International Moon Night during October will be held again - the winning photo to be printed on a coffee mug. More information closer to the event.

June 2023

Don't forget - come along this Saturday [24th June] to Bracken Ridge Reserve to commemorate "On the Moon Again".

A great time with three good viewing nights for those who attended the Watts Bridge camp earlier in the month.

It is hoped that there will be a couple of school nights coming up next month and August - dates to be confirmed and details to follow. Remember, these nights need your support and any help is greatly appreciated.

Don't forget the photo competition for members - any photo featuring some astronomical object taken by a member in 2023 upto the last day of October can be submitted. Competition guidelines and more details will be available soon.

Also, the photo competition run in conjuction with International Moon Night during October will be held again - the winning photo to be printed on a coffee mug. More information closer to the event.

May 2023

Urban Observers held last Saturday [13th May] - reasonable viewing until cloud and rain set in about 9.00pm. Keep an eye out for details of the next viewing night planned to coincide with "On the Moon Again" 23-25 June - email confirming event will be sent closer to the night.

The Boondooma camp is this coming weekend 19-22 May - let's hope the weather clears over the next couple of days. Members should have received emails with details of how to get there and facilities available.

Don't forget the photo competition for members - any photo featuring some astronomical object taken by a member in 2023 upto the last day of October can be submitted. Competition guidelines and more details will be available soon.

Also, the photo competition run in conjuction with International Moon Night during October will be held again - the winning photo to be printed on a coffee mug. More information closer to the event.

April 2023

Members should have received an email with details of the upcoming camp at Boondooma 19-22 May - anyone wishing to attend should advise Wendy by the end of April so we can advise the staff at Boondooma of how many are attending, cabin or site requirements etc.

Next weekend is our second camp of the year at Watts Bridge, 21-24th April for those able to stay the three nights. Remember, it is BYO everything including food, water, camping and astronomy gear. Toilets are available and limited power, however there are no showers.

Don't forget the photo competition for members - any photo featuring some astronomical object taken by a member in 2023 upto the last day of October can be submitted. Competition guidelines and more details will be available soon.

Also, the photo competition run in conjuction with International Moon Night during October will be held again - the winning photo to be printed on a coffee mug. More information closer to the event.

Also, don't forget the partial eclipse this Thursday 20th April - see this month's newsletter for timings of the event.

March 2023

First camp of the year at Watts Bridge this last weekend was well attended - had a couple of new members there as well, even one couple from Gladstone who happened to be down this way and heading back home. Some good viewing over the three nights, but the flies and heat during the daytime were something that we could have done without. Still, it was a great weekend, thoroughly enjoyed by everyone in attendance.

Don't forget the photo competition for members - any photo featuring some astronomical object taken by a member in 2023 upto the last day of October can be submitted. Competition guidelines and more details will be available soon.

Also, the photo competition run in conjuction with International Moon Night during October will be held again - the winning photo to be printed on a coffee mug. More information closer to the event.

Next camp will be April 21 at Watts Bridge Memorial Airfield. The May camp will be at Boondooma again - more details closer to the event.

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