AASSA Bloemfontein Centre is an astronomy club consisting mainly of amateur astronomers coming together to share their knowledge about this very interesting field. Members range in age from young to old, come from all professions and backgrounds and have various levels of expertise in different fields of amateur astronomy. Whether you are into theory of the practical side of astronomy, you are welcome to come and see what we do at the club. The Bloemfontein Centre of ASSA was established in 1959. During the Centre’s history, meetings were held at Boyden Observatory (Maselspoort) and at the Lamont-Hussey Observatory on Naval Hill, as well as in and around the City of Bloemfontein. The club has a rich and proud heritage on which it still operates today.The club has a rich and proud heritage on which it still operates today. The complete history can be read in the archives.

Members meet during Centre quarterly meetings, practical sessions and other activities throughout the year. During meetings they equip themselves in one or more facet of astronomy. Topics range from night sky observations, deep sky, solar and lunar studies to history and space exploration. Probably ASSA Bloemfontein’s specialty, educational outreach forms a key part of the Centre’s activities. Due to our relationship with Boyden Observatory, a primary educational institution in central South Africa, our knowledge and expertise reach many hundreds of children and adults each year. Accurate information can be conveyed to others without burdening them with technicalities. Members developed skills as presenters and compilers of digital shows.

For more information, please visit http://www.assabfn.co.za