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Our mission is to observe, understand, share and to enjoy the wonders of the Universe. Most importantly, we promote Astronomy to the public to inspire and enrich the astronomer in everyone. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in Astronomy. You do not need to own a telescope. The Society is also the only representative body for amateur astronomers in the state of South Australia.</p> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="container" style="background-color: #eaeaeabf;"> <div class="row intro-buttons center-parent"> <div class="col-md-2 col-sm-4 col-xs-4"> <div class="text-center"> <a href="/join"> <i class="fa fa-4x fa-rocket text-center"></i> <h5>Join or Renew</h5> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-2 col-sm-4 col-xs-4"> <div class="text-center"> <a href="/members"> <i class="fa fa-4x fa-comments"></i> <h5>Member Forums</h5> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-2 col-sm-4 col-xs-4"> <div class="text-center"> <a href="/youtube/"> <i class="fa fa-4x fa-video-camera"></i> <h5>Meeting Recordings</h5> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-2 col-sm-4 col-xs-4"> <div class="text-center"> <a href="/facilities"> <i class="fa fa-4x fa-map-marker"></i> <h5>Locations</h5> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-2 col-sm-4 col-xs-4"> <div class="text-center"> <a href="/events/school-and-group-visits"> <i class="fa fa-4x fa-users"></i> <h5>School & Group Visits</h5> </a> </div> </div>  </div> </div> </div> <div class="container" id="content">  <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <h2 class="page-header">Upcoming Events</h2> </div>  <div class="col-md-8 col-sm-12"> <p>Our monthly meetings are free and include an Astronomy Education session and the main General Meeting which often features a presentation from a professional astronomer. Visitors are most welcome to attend.</p> </div>   <div class="col-md-4">  <div class="col-sm-6 col-md-12"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 col-md-12"> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading"> <h4><i class="fa fa-star" aria-hidden="true"></i> Our Sponsors</h4> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <p><p><a href="https://adelaideoptical.net.au/star-gazing"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" class="attachment-large size-large lazyloaded" src="https://adelaideoptical.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/AOC-logo-and-text-black-on-white-outlines.png" alt="" width="220" height="40" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.bintel.com.au/"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" class="attachment-large size-large" src="https://bintel.com.au/cdn/shop/files/Logo-Animated-Bintel-2024_193x80.gif" alt="" width="220" height="82" /></a></p></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="col-sm-6 col-md-12"> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading"> <h4><i class="fa fa-calendar" aria-hidden="true"></i> Members' Diary</h4> </div> <div class="panel-body"> <div class="event_calendar"><h5 class="event_cal_current">February 2025</h5><table class="sm_calendar"><tr><th><abbr title="Sunday">Sun</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Monday">Mon</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Tuesday">Tue</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Wednesday">Wed</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Thursday">Thu</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Friday">Fri</abbr></th><th><abbr title="Saturday">Sat</abbr></th></tr><tr><td class="empty"> </td><td class="empty"> </td><td class="empty"> </td><td class="empty"> </td><td class="empty"> </td><td class="empty"> </td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>5</td><td>6</td><td>7</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>10</td><td>11</td><td>12</td><td>13</td><td>14</td><td>15</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>17</td><td>18</td><td>19</td><td>20</td><td>21</td><td>22</td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td>24</td><td>25</td><td>26</td><td>27</td><td>28</td><td class="empty"> </td></tr></table><p class="ical_export"><a href="/?altTemplate=iCalExportAll"> Export all events (iCal) </a></p></div> <p><a href="/events">More events...</a></p> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  </div>  <p> </p> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <h2 class="page-header">Watch Online</h2> <p>Watch some of our recent events on our YouTube channel</p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-4"> <h4>The Sky This Month</h4> <div class="embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"> <iframe class="embed-responsive-item" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PL5rsljPaDQCP45pwwFSII_m_Yrf_SY2Hy&showinfo=0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p> </p> <div style="background-color: #efefef; width: 100%"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-4 col-sm-4 col-md-2"> <a href="members"><img src="/media/393408/the-bulletin-of-the-assa-march-2025-cover.jpg" alt="Latest Issue" class="img-responsive" style="margin-top: 20px;"/></a> </div> <div class="col-xs-8 col-sm-8 col-md-6"> <h2>Inside <em>The Bulletin</em> - March 2025</h2> <p>Each month the Society publishes <em>The Bulletin</em> — a 16 page newsletter for members, containing information on astronomical news and events.</p> <p>This month's issue includes:</p> <p><strong>In this issue:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Summer Star Party Report</li> <li>There’s a Chair as Well</li> <li>Dark Adaptation: Unlocking the Night Sky</li> </ul> <a href="members" class="btn btn-primary">Read now</a> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-4"> <h2>Membership</h2> <p>Membership is open to people of all ages and professions — the only pre-requisite is an interest in Astronomy. 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