2013-02-04 - Posted by ABC
Scientists have been surprised by the unexpected discovery of a nearby solar system using a new experimental technique. The system of five planets ranging in size from two to six times the Earth's mas... > Read More
Border Stargaze 2013
We are moving Border Stargaze to early September to take advantage of clearer night skies. This year the event will run from Wednesday 4th September to Sunday 8th September. As in past years you can book from Sunday to Sunday. Bring the family and enjoy a re-energised Great Aussie Holiday Park under new management.
General Meeting - Wed May 1st at 7pm
The next ASAW General Meeting will be on Wednesday 1st May at 7pm. It will be held in room 114 in the Learning and Teaching Hub, AKA building 754 at Charles Sturt University, Thurgoona with access from Car Park 2.
News Headlines
Astronomers detect nearest Earth-like neighbour
2013-02-04 - Posted by ABC
2013-02-04 - Posted by ABC
Space Rocks Older than the Sun
2013-02-04 - Posted by ABC
2013-02-04 - Posted by ABC
A meteorite which crashed to Earth earlier this year contains grains older than the solar system itself, according to scientists. These rare and primitive space rocks, called carbonaceous chondrites, ... > Read More
Why is the Sun's Atmosphere Hotter than its Surface?
2013-02-04 - Posted by ABC
2013-02-04 - Posted by ABC
One of the Sun's greatest mysteries has been solved: why it gets hotter, rather than cooler, further away from its surface. The Sun's visible surface, the photosphere, has a temperature of about 6000&... > Read More
SKA decision announced!
2012-05-28 - Posted by Space.com
2012-05-28 - Posted by Space.com
The world's largest and most sensitive radio telescope will be shared by Australia and South Africa, project organizers announced on May 25. Both nations had been vying to host the Square Kilometer A... > Read More
Events
The society holds public and private viewing nights as many times as the weather will permit us to do. New dates are announced at monthly meetings. > Read more
Membership
Want to become a member of the ASAW? Find out how you can join the Astronomical Society today.
Border Stargaze Sponsorship
We are pleased to announce the 2012 Sponsor kit is now available Read more
Cape Fear Astronomical Society
Why don't you check out and say g'day to our sister society in the US.
New Website
The brand new Astronomical Society of Albury Wodonga web site has been proudly developed by Blackmaze Creative.