Canterbury Astronomical Society

The Canterbury Astronomical Society (CAS) meets every third Tuesday of the month (excluding January and December). The meeting is held at the University of Canterbury. See www.cas.org.nz for details.

Practical Astronomy for All Ages is a friendly, informal meeting catering to those who are just starting out in astronomy, as well as those looking for practical assistance and advice. This meeting is held on the third Tuesday of the month, beginning in March 2009, from 7:00pm to 7:45pm and precedes the society's main monthly meeting.

The Society's main meeting starts at 8:00pm. All things astronomical are discussed at these meetings, from informal chats among members, to guest speaker presentations, along with annual Soapbox evenings and light hearted quiz nights.

On the Saturday immediately following the monthly meeting of the society, there is a gathering at the Society's observatory sited 18 km to the west at West Melton just outside of Christchurch City. This gathering gives new astronomers the chance to get help with their telescopes or in locating objects with the more experienced observers on hand to help out.

Please see the main CAS website for more details www.cas.org.nz