Astronomical Society of the South West Inc.

Astronomical Society of the South West Inc. ASSW is an astronomy society founded in 1980 who meet regularly and provide educational services to t Private bookings on request.

The Astronomical Society of the South West Inc (ASSW) was first formed by a group of local school children in 1983 wanting to look up at the night sky and see the approaching Comet Haley in detail. In 1992 they were able to build the observatory in College Grove, Bunbury that now seats the original telescope. ASSW spends a lot of time doing Astronomy outreach in the area through visiting or hostin

g school and community groups across the South West. They host open public nights throughout the year during school holidays as well as a beginners course for those wanting to start learning about Astronomy.

27/09/2025
The weather gods are shining upon us and the forecast for this upcoming long weekend is clear. That means we can open th...
20/09/2025

The weather gods are shining upon us and the forecast for this upcoming long weekend is clear. That means we can open the observatory for some public nights. 26th 27th 28th.

Visit the Bunbury Observatory and see The Moon, Planets, Nebulas, Star Clusters and other objects in the Sourthern Skies. 7:00pm Gates Open 8:00pm...

01/06/2025
There is a possibility to see an aurora tonight. Find a dark sky and look south. Please note though auroras are unpredi...
21/04/2025

There is a possibility to see an aurora tonight. Find a dark sky and look south. Please note though auroras are unpredictable and there is no guarantee to see it. It may also only be visible on camera.

If you get some shots, please share, we'd love to see them.

Follow PacMan Space Weather for more information and updates.

27/01/2025

We're going to have some telescopes set up at Wyalup Rocky Point tonight from 7:30 (opposite the Rec Ground in town) to look at the planets for those interested in a look.

Anyone spot Comet Atlas G3?If you look towards the horizon just after sunset - approx 8pm onwards you can see the comet ...
19/01/2025

Anyone spot Comet Atlas G3?

If you look towards the horizon just after sunset - approx 8pm onwards you can see the comet and its tail using your eyes or if you have access to binoculars grab them for an ever better view.

Find Venus, brightest star on the horizon and look towards the lower left of it.

Image credit to Robert Caddy

Aurora visible right now
01/01/2025

Aurora visible right now

31/12/2024

We may not have any fireworks tonight in Bunbury but mother nature may put on a light show for us.

Follow PacMan Space Weather for regular updates or join one of the aurora hunting groups for WA.

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Keble Heights
Bunbury, WA
6230

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