About CAS — and how to join
The Canberra Astronomical Society was established in 1969 and has served amateur astronomers in the ACT and surrounding regions ever since.
Between community and observatory
CAS sits between the Canberra community and Mt Stromlo. The Society promotes cooperation between amateur and professional astronomers, and keeps close ties with ANU's Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics at Mt Stromlo — some RSAA staff are CAS members themselves. That connection carries into public education and outreach programs that bring it to schools and the wider community.
What membership includes
Meetings
Monthly meetings, each with a skills session alongside the talk below.
Presentations
A talk each meeting from a professional or amateur astronomer.
Observing opportunities
Access to members' dark-sky viewing nights away from city lights.
Member publication
The monthly Southern Cross newsletter and an annual Ephemeris, free to members.
Community
A community of beginners through experienced astronomers, and a role in CAS's public outreach.
No obligation to your first two meetings
Non-members can attend up to two meetings before being asked to join — a chance to see whether CAS is a good fit before committing.
Ready to join?
The membership form and payment options are handled on CAS's own site — this redesign doesn't reproduce them.
For committee and outreach contacts, see the official CAS contact page.