The Society

The Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA) was formed in 1966 as the organisation of professional astronomers in Australia. Membership of the ASA is open to anyone contributing to the advancement of Australian astronomy or a closely related field.

About the Society
Constitution, Council Officers and contact information
Membership
including member list, email addresses and address update
Chapters of the ASA:
 Theoretical Astrophysics (ANITA)
 Education and Public Outreach (EPOC)
 Meetings
 Awards and Travel Grants
Designated Optical Observatories
for protection against obstrusive lighting.
Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia (PASA)
The refereed Journal of the ASA
Foundation for the Advancement of Astronomy (FAA)
The ASA's tax-deductible Foundation
ASA Email Exploder Archive


ASA Prizes Publications of the ASA Foundation for the Advancement of Astronomy
ASA Prizes Publications of the ASA Foundation for the Advancement of Astronomy
ASA Purpose and Priorities The ASA Council has outlined a Statement of Purpose and decided a list of Current Priorities for the 2009-2010.

ASA2010 will be hosted by the University of Tasmania from 4-8 July 2010 Details of the 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting and Harley Wood School will be available early in 2010.

ASA membership applications now on-line! All applications for ASA membership can now be initiated using an on-line form. Existing members may edit their details using a similar form. See the Membership page for details.

How to become an astronomer
Advice on astronomy as a career 		IYA
For information on Astronomy in Australia visit the ASA's Australian Astronomy web site.

Last updated: 13 January 2010. Additions or corrections to the ASA Secretary.
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