Newcastle Astronomical Society inc.

Founded by Dr Colin Keay 1993

"In1993 I founded a completely new Newcastle Astronomical Society with a constitutional requirement to emphasise astronomical education. For this reason the University of Newcastle granted permission for meetings to be held at the University, to this day. At the founding meeting in August 1993 nearly 200 people attended in lecture theatre E01 (between Physics and Geology) revealing a strong public interest. Attendance stabilised at 50-60 but is now showing signs of an increase to 70-80. As long as attractive programs are offered, the public will continue to support the new N.A.S.
Long may it prosper, educate and entertain."

Dr Colin Keay.
 

Reasons To Join NAS
  if you enjoy doing things with a group or by yourself, joining our society has enormous benefits!

   As a NAS Member, you'll have the opportunity to learn about Astronomy as well as share your knowledge with other Members of the general public at various Member and Public events.

   You'll also be entitled to lower rates on subscriptions to popular astronomy magazine "Astronomy 2008" .

   In addition to being able to view through telescopes at our viewing nights , you'll also have access to our Library which consist of one of the largest collections of astronomy related publications in the area.

The NAS includes yearly excursions to various interesting observatory sites and places of astronomical Interest. For example -“The South Pacific Star Party” and "Ice In Space Astro-Camp"