Western Sydney Amateur Astronomy Group
The Western Sydney Amateur Astronomy Group (WSAAG) is a group of enthusiastic and dedicated amateur astronomers based in the western suburbs of Sydney, NSW, 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 need to be a rocket scientist to join.
All you need to join is anything ranging from an interest to a passion for astronomy.
Visit Us
We welcome visitors at out night sky observing sessions and monthly meetings. We recommend attending two of our events as a visitor before deciding to become a member.
Become a Member
As a club member, you have acess to club telescopes and other equipment, as well as the expertise and experience of our long-term members.
Book us for your Event
We regularly support community events at schools and other organisations. We can bring out telescopes and show your visitors the wonders of the night sky.
Contact us to enquire about how we can support your event.
WSAAG Events
Monthly meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month (excluding January and December). Meetings are held at Kingswood and online via Zoom.
Night sky viewing sessions are held about twice a month at Linden Observatory in the Blue Mountains. The exact dates depend on the phase of the moon.
Contact us for details.
View the full events calendar.
November Meeting
Speaker: Dr. Sven Buder
Our speaker for the November 2024 Meeting was Dr. Sven Buder from The Australian National University.
Topic: Galactic Archaeology with Starlight
Have you ever wondered how we can piece together the story of our galaxy? In this talk, I'll share how we use starlight to uncover the Milky Way’s past. By analysing the chemical 'fingerprints' of nearly a million stars observed in the GALAH survey, we can trace the origins of elements, understand stellar evolution, and even identify past galactic mergers. I’ll also highlight some exciting upcoming projects that promise to further illuminate our understanding of both the Milky Way and other galaxies.
Western Sydney International Airport - Flight Paths Over Linden Observatory
The final Environmental Impact Statement was released in October 2024. The EIS and related documents can be found on the WSI Flight Paths Site.
Of particular significance is the EIS Submissions Report (See Appendix A of this report) which addresses the issues raised by WSAAG in our submission.
See also the submission in response to the draft EIS of 2023:
Submission by WSAAG - November 2023
Submission by The Linden Trust - December 2023
Submission by Federal Member for Macquarie, Susan Templeman - January 2024
