Getting Started in Astronomy

Note: This page is under construction as of January 2022. Short articles and links will appear here in coming weeks.

Information Sheets for Newcomers

The ASSA has produced a number of 1-page handouts to assist newcomers to Astronomy. The handouts are usually available at our monthly meetings and other events. Some of the Information Sheets are available here as downloadable PDFs.

• Viewing the Night Sky (PDF)
• Astronomical Terms. What is a... (PDF)
• Special Interest Groups (PDF)

 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Astronomy

As recommended by Wiradjuri astrophysicist and science communicator Kirsten Banks, reputable resources on Australian Indigenous Astronomy can be found at:

• aboriginalastronomy.com.au
• 65,000 Years of Astronomy (ASV presentation) by Kirsten Banks