SEQAS South East Queensland Astronomical Society
SEQAS provides many free community activities, such as Urban Observers, Dark Sky nights and away camps. Come on in and see the stars, planets, nebulae, and galaxies in the night sky.
We can help you make the right decision when looking to buy a telescope or give you some guidance in using your telescope if you are having problems with handling it. Our members have many years of experience in the field of amateur astronomy and we would love to help you get the most out of this fascinating hobby. :)
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
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General Meeting
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April 18, 2023 | 19:30 | Skype and face-to-face |
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Watts Bridge Airfield Weekend Camp
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April 21, 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 |
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General Meeting
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May 16, 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
March 2023
Fist 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 Boondoomba again - more details closer to the event.
February 2023
An observing session will be held this coming Saturday (11th Feb 2023) at the Barrett St. Reserve, Bracken Ridge - as you may have heard, comet C/2022 E3 is finally visible in our skies. Looking due north, the comet should be best seen over the coming nights between 10pm and midnight - on Saturday night it will be close to Mars with an approximate magnitude of 6.7 (it is getting dimmer as it moves away from us).
This year, the committee has decided to run a 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.
Don't forget, next meeting is on February 21 at the Bracken Ridge Library from 7:30pm and our first camp of the year is coming up - March 17 at Watts Bridge Memorial Airfield.
January 2023
Welcome back everyone - our first meeting of the year will be held this coming Tuesday 17/01/2023 at the Bracken Ridge Library as usual. Skype will also be available.
Hopefully we can settle the matter re club president at the meeting [please read Editor's comments in Jan newsletter]
Later in the month, an observing session will be held at the Bracken Ridge Reserve - the first of what hopefully will be a return to regular public viewing sessions.
Also, we hope to see a return to school nights this year - think about how you may be able to help in supporting these sessions. More details will be available once dates are confirmed.
December 2022
Month kicked off with the Christmas Party at Nudgee Beach Reserve - pretty unsettled weather in the days before, but in the end it went ahead. A bit breezy at times [at least kept the bugs away], but everyone present had an enjoyable time.
Remember, International Moon Night in October which was clouded out - instead member s were invited to submit any image made in October which included the moon. The prize for the best entry - a coffee mug with the winning image printed on the mug. Congratulations Julie.
From the committee - best wishes for the festive season and we look forward to seeing everyone back in the new year