The Western Sydney Amateur Astronomy Group, Inc. (WSAAG)
This is a group of fun loving amateur astronomers in the western suburbs of Sydney, Australia.
WSAAG provides a focus for people interested in Astronomy to meet, do astronomy and have fun. Members come from all walks of life and have a diverse range of interests, some have telescopes and some don't
We don't mind if you own a push-to or a go-to telescope or if you don't own a telescope at all. You don't need to know the sky and you don't neet to be a rocket scientist to join.
all you need to join is anything ranging from an interest to a passion for astronomy.
The club meets at the University of Western Sydney, Nepean Centre on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm.
Twice a month there is also dark sky observing at the Linden Observatory, in the Blue Mountains.
We have members that can help you with just about anything. They have knowlege in many areas including:
Buying your first telescope or binoculars
Setting up and using your equipment
Setting up a home observatory
Building your own telescope
DIY dew heaters, hartman masks, power supplies etc.
Locating planets, galaxies, nebulas, constellations etc.
