Shoalhaven Astronomers (SA) is a thriving community of amateur astronomers in the Shoalhaven. We cater to the entire Shoalhaven region and surrounds.

Membership Benefits

We hold monthly meetings at the University of Wollongong (UOW) Shoalhaven Campus. Each meeting usually combines a session on observational astronomy with a presentation from a member of the professional or amateur astronomical community on a subject of interest.

SA publishes a monthly newsletter, the Astro Flyer which covers local and international astronomy news, articles about the latest developments in astronomy, astrophysics, and cosmology, and information about observing opportunities for the month ahead.

We are commencing regular operations at our new observatory on the UOW Shoalhaven Campus from 07Sep23 where we have very little light pollution and excellent viewing conditions.

How to Join

Join at a Meeting

If you’d like to become a part of our astronomy community, please feel free to come along to one of our monthly meetings at the UOW Shoalhaven Campus —dates and times of forthcoming meetings are available in our calendar. Non-members may attend up to two meetings before being encouraged to join. When you come along, say hi and let us know you’re a prospective member. One of our committee members will be able to provide more information about what we do and how to join.

We hope to see you soon!

Membership Forms

If you’ve already been to one of our meetings or you’re just sure you want to join up, please download and complete the SA Membership Form. If you’re a former SA member and want to re-join, download and complete the SA Rejoining Member Form. You can either bring the completed form along to one of our meetings to join up and pay with cash, or post it to the address on the form including either a cheque or money order.