SASI was formed in 1961 when a small group of people constructed an observatory south of the Georges River in the leafy southern suburbs of Sydney. The Society was known, until 1978, as the James Cook Astronomers Club and the James Cook Astronomical Society. The present Green Point Observatory is located on Council land at the corner of Green Point and Caravan Head Roads, Oyster Bay. The prominent
silver dome, with its 41cm (16”) Newtonian telescope (now refurbished) and the library were completed in 1970. This now contains a state-of-the-art 35cm (14”) Celestron Schmidt Cassegrain telescope. The buildings were joined, meeting hall extended and toilet added in 2007. The objects of the society is ”to promulgate knowledge of the astronomy to the public; common interest & exchange of ideas & data in astronomy; & provide a facility for mutual & social benefit of its members ”. Meetings:
The Observatory is open every Thursday evening from 7.30pm. Visitors are welcome, but groups should book first by contacting Craig Goulden (Star Night Booking Officer).
★ 1st Thursday of the month: Guest lecturer.
★ 2nd Thursday: Committee meeting & Sci-fi night.
★ 3rd Thursday: Cosmology Club
★ 4th Thursday: Special interest workshops (society telescopes & how to photograp nebulae etc)
★ 5th Thursday: social (trivia, popcorn & movies etc)
Check the notice board and the website for any special programs or events. Meetings subject to change, which will be advised by email and posted on website. Other activities during the year (annual dinners, observing in dark locations, Tues picnics etc). Quarterly journal for members
