Association for Astronomy - Macquarie University

The Association for Astronomy (AfA) was established in 1988 by Dr. Alan Vaughan to promote knowledge of astronomy to the community and to encourage teaching and research in astronomy and astrophysics at Macquarie University. We sponsor activities through our Planetarium and Astronomical Observatory, and host an Astronomy Open Night each year as well as other special events. We run weekly observing sessions on Friday/Saturday nights (in good, clear weather) that are open to all members of the public, as well as offer privately booked sessions for schools, Scout groups, Girl Guides, or any other groups of any size. If you require any help, or for any additional information, please send us an email at starinfo@mq.edu.au.

Upcoming (2)

Virtual Exploration of the Universe - Planetarium Sessions @ MQ University primary image

Virtual Exploration of the Universe - Planetarium Sessions @ MQ University

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Public Observing Sessions - Macquarie Observatory

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Virtual Exploration of the Universe - Planetarium Sessions @ MQ University primary image

Virtual Exploration of the Universe - Planetarium Sessions @ MQ University

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Public Observing Sessions - Macquarie Observatory primary image

Public Observing Sessions - Macquarie Observatory

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Past (214)

School Holiday Exploration of the Universe - Macquarie Planetarium primary image

School Holiday Exploration of the Universe - Macquarie Planetarium

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School Holiday Exploration of the Universe - Macquarie Planetarium primary image

School Holiday Exploration of the Universe - Macquarie Planetarium

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Public Observing Sessions - Macquarie Observatory primary image

Public Observing Sessions - Macquarie Observatory

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Night Sky Discovery Sessions 2020 - Macquarie Astronomical Observatory primary image

Night Sky Discovery Sessions 2020 - Macquarie Astronomical Observatory

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An Evening of Observing with Dr. Franck Marchis primary image

An Evening of Observing with Dr. Franck Marchis

Fri, Aug 9, 6:30 PM

Free

School Holidays Universe Exploration - Macquarie Planetarium primary image

School Holidays Universe Exploration - Macquarie Planetarium

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Night Sky Discovery - Macquarie Astronomical Observatory sessions 2019 primary image

Night Sky Discovery - Macquarie Astronomical Observatory sessions 2019

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Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session primary image

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session

Thu, Nov 29, 5:00 PM

Free

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session primary image

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session

Thu, Nov 29, 4:00 PM

Free

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session primary image

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session

Thu, Nov 29, 2:00 PM

Free

Wilcannia CS - PRIVATE Planetarium Session - Special Booking primary image

Wilcannia CS - PRIVATE Planetarium Session - Special Booking

Thu, Nov 29, 12:00 PM

Free

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session primary image

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session

Thu, Nov 29, 11:00 AM

Free

School Holiday Exploration of the Universe - Macquarie Planetarium primary image

School Holiday Exploration of the Universe - Macquarie Planetarium

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School Holiday Exploration of the Universe - Macquarie Planetarium primary image

School Holiday Exploration of the Universe - Macquarie Planetarium

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Public Observing Sessions - Macquarie Observatory primary image

Public Observing Sessions - Macquarie Observatory

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Night Sky Discovery Sessions 2020 - Macquarie Astronomical Observatory primary image

Night Sky Discovery Sessions 2020 - Macquarie Astronomical Observatory

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An Evening of Observing with Dr. Franck Marchis primary image

An Evening of Observing with Dr. Franck Marchis

Fri, Aug 9, 6:30 PM

Free

School Holidays Universe Exploration - Macquarie Planetarium primary image

School Holidays Universe Exploration - Macquarie Planetarium

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Night Sky Discovery - Macquarie Astronomical Observatory sessions 2019 primary image

Night Sky Discovery - Macquarie Astronomical Observatory sessions 2019

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Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session primary image

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session

Thu, Nov 29, 5:00 PM

Free

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session primary image

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session

Thu, Nov 29, 4:00 PM

Free

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session primary image

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session

Thu, Nov 29, 2:00 PM

Free

Wilcannia CS - PRIVATE Planetarium Session - Special Booking primary image

Wilcannia CS - PRIVATE Planetarium Session - Special Booking

Thu, Nov 29, 12:00 PM

Free

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session primary image

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session

Thu, Nov 29, 11:00 AM

Free

The Association for Astronomy (AfA) was established in 1988 by Dr. Alan Vaughan to promote knowledge of astronomy to the community and to encourage teaching and research in astronomy and astrophysics at Macquarie University. We sponsor activities through our Planetarium and Astronomical Observatory, and host an Astronomy Open Night each year as well as other special events. We run weekly observing sessions on Friday/Saturday nights (in good, clear weather) that are open to all members of the public, as well as offer privately booked sessions for schools, Scout groups, Girl Guides, or any other groups of any size. If you require any help, or for any additional information, please send us an email at starinfo@mq.edu.au.

Events

Virtual Exploration of the Universe - Planetarium Sessions @ MQ University primary image

Virtual Exploration of the Universe - Planetarium Sessions @ MQ University

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Public Observing Sessions - Macquarie Observatory primary image

Public Observing Sessions - Macquarie Observatory

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Virtual Exploration of the Universe - Planetarium Sessions @ MQ University primary image

Virtual Exploration of the Universe - Planetarium Sessions @ MQ University

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Public Observing Sessions - Macquarie Observatory primary image

Public Observing Sessions - Macquarie Observatory

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School Holiday Exploration of the Universe - Macquarie Planetarium primary image

School Holiday Exploration of the Universe - Macquarie Planetarium

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School Holiday Exploration of the Universe - Macquarie Planetarium primary image

School Holiday Exploration of the Universe - Macquarie Planetarium

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Public Observing Sessions - Macquarie Observatory primary image

Public Observing Sessions - Macquarie Observatory

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Night Sky Discovery Sessions 2020 - Macquarie Astronomical Observatory primary image

Night Sky Discovery Sessions 2020 - Macquarie Astronomical Observatory

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An Evening of Observing with Dr. Franck Marchis primary image

An Evening of Observing with Dr. Franck Marchis

Fri, Aug 9, 6:30 PM

Free

School Holidays Universe Exploration - Macquarie Planetarium primary image

School Holidays Universe Exploration - Macquarie Planetarium

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Night Sky Discovery - Macquarie Astronomical Observatory sessions 2019 primary image

Night Sky Discovery - Macquarie Astronomical Observatory sessions 2019

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Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session primary image

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session

Thu, Nov 29, 5:00 PM

Free

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session primary image

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session

Thu, Nov 29, 4:00 PM

Free

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session primary image

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session

Thu, Nov 29, 2:00 PM

Free

Wilcannia CS - PRIVATE Planetarium Session - Special Booking primary image

Wilcannia CS - PRIVATE Planetarium Session - Special Booking

Thu, Nov 29, 12:00 PM

Free

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session primary image

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session

Thu, Nov 29, 11:00 AM

Free

School Holiday Exploration of the Universe - Macquarie Planetarium primary image

School Holiday Exploration of the Universe - Macquarie Planetarium

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School Holiday Exploration of the Universe - Macquarie Planetarium primary image

School Holiday Exploration of the Universe - Macquarie Planetarium

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Public Observing Sessions - Macquarie Observatory primary image

Public Observing Sessions - Macquarie Observatory

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Night Sky Discovery Sessions 2020 - Macquarie Astronomical Observatory primary image

Night Sky Discovery Sessions 2020 - Macquarie Astronomical Observatory

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An Evening of Observing with Dr. Franck Marchis primary image

An Evening of Observing with Dr. Franck Marchis

Fri, Aug 9, 6:30 PM

Free

School Holidays Universe Exploration - Macquarie Planetarium primary image

School Holidays Universe Exploration - Macquarie Planetarium

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Night Sky Discovery - Macquarie Astronomical Observatory sessions 2019 primary image

Night Sky Discovery - Macquarie Astronomical Observatory sessions 2019

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Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session primary image

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session

Thu, Nov 29, 5:00 PM

Free

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session primary image

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session

Thu, Nov 29, 4:00 PM

Free

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session primary image

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session

Thu, Nov 29, 2:00 PM

Free

Wilcannia CS - PRIVATE Planetarium Session - Special Booking primary image

Wilcannia CS - PRIVATE Planetarium Session - Special Booking

Thu, Nov 29, 12:00 PM

Free

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session primary image

Broken Hill Public Planetarium Session

Thu, Nov 29, 11:00 AM

Free