Macarthur Astronomical Society
 |
|
| Abbreviation | MAS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 15th January 1996 |
| Legal status | Non-profit organization |
| Purpose | Foster the science of astronomy |
| Location | |
|
Region served
|
Macarthur Region |
|
Membership
|
100+ |
|
President
|
Tony Law |
|
Main organ
|
Prime Focus magazine |
| Website | www.macastro.org.au |
Macarthur Astronomical Society is an organisation of amateur astronomers, based in the Macarthur Region of outer South Western Sydney, N.S.W., Australia, including the local government areas of the City of Campbelltown, Camden Council, Wollondilly Shire, the City of Liverpool and surrounding districts.
The constitutionally adopted objectives of the Society are: (i) to foster the science of Astronomy; (ii) to organise observational field nights for the purpose of carrying out astronomical observation; (iii) to assist and give advice regarding astronomical instrumentation; and (iv) to participate in/co-operate with other scientific societies and groups with a similar scientific interest in astronomy.
In keeping with these objectives, the Society's three core activities are:
Formed in 1996 in Ingleburn, NSW by Philip Ainsworth, Macarthur Astronomical Society Inc. is registered as an independent Incorporated Association by the NSW Office of Fair Trading. Its affairs are governed by its own constitution and managed by an elected seven member Management Committee. The Financial year commences on 1 March. As required by the Office of Fair Trading, the Secretary of the Society acts as Public Officer. The Society is approved by the NSW Commissioner of Police for the purpose of an exemption from obtaining a laser pointer permit.
The monthly meetings of the Society provide a platform for professional astronomers and prominent amateur astronomers, on each third Monday (Jan.to Nov.). These meetings were renamed the Macarthur Astronomy Forum in 2011. Guest speakers have included Nobel Laureate Professor Brian Schmidt, Professor Bryan Gaensler, Professor Fred Watson, Dr Mark Phillips and NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff.
...
Wikipedia