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Border Stargaze 2008

Border Stargaze 2008 was a success all round. Great weather, fantastic activities and a terrific turn out.  The Wymah Valley Retreat was an ideal location for the largest turnout for a star party.  Hosted by ASAW and supported by the generosity of the amateur astronomy community the general public were treated to a spectacular night sky on Friday night...                                                                                                                                   > Read More
 
 
Click on the thumbnail to download a copy of the BSG 2008 group photo (you will need to use WinZip to extract file).       
 

International Year of Astronomy 2009

http://www.astronomy2009.org.au

Did Lightning and Volcanoes Spark Life on Earth?

Maybe the fictional Dr. Frankenstein wasn't so crazy after all. Two scientists have resurrected an old experiment, breathing life into a "dead" notion about how life began on our planet. New analysis shows that lightning and gases fro...

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India's Chandrayaan-1 On Its Way to the Moon

Written by Nancy AtkinsonChandrayaan-1, India’s first mission to ...

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The Martian Ice-Filled, Oyster Shell-Shaped Crater (HiRISE Images)

Written by Ian O'NeillThis striking view of the ...

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Carl's Astro Photography Tips

Disclaimer: I am not a professional photographer or an experienced astro photographer. These notes are based on my trial and error attempts to shoot the night sky with a Canon eos350 Digital SLR camera....

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Local media supporting our local club

You'll be hearing and seeing a lot more about The Albury Wodonga Astronomical Society thanks to the support of local media groups. Radio 1494 2AY and The Border Mail newspaper are supporting the spread of the clubs astronomical news acro...

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Viewing Nights

The Club holds public and private viewing nights as many times as the weather will permit us to do. New dates are announced at mont...

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Membership

Want to become a member of the ASAW? Find out how you can join the Astronomical Society today.

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Cape Fear Astronomical Society

Why don't you check out and say g'day to our sister society in the US.

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Web Site Development

The brand new Astronomical Society of Albury Wodonga web site has been proudly developed by DevX Creations and MDR Designs.

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