Following is a list of some astronomical organisations. Information is subject to change.
Note: The organisations listed here may be affected by pandemic restrictions. See their websites or contact for details.
| State | Area | Facility |
| Australia | Australasian Dark Sky Alliance | |
| International Dark-Sky Association | ||
| The Astronomical Society of Australia | ||
| Variable Stars South | ||
| New South Wales | Sydney | Sydney Outdoor Lighting Improvement Society Inc. |
Australasian Dark Sky Alliance
ADSA is promoting the preservation of the night environment, through education, public, policy and people.
Contact: Contact Marnie Ogg, Director, for email, see web site.
Web: www.australasiandarkskyalliance.org
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International Dark-Sky Association
IDA's goal is to preserve and protect the night-time environment and our heritage of dark skies through quality outdoor lighting.
Contact: Contact Dr Kellie Pendoley, VP of the IDA, and Australasian contact., for email, see web site.
Web: www.darksky.org
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The Astronomical Society of Australia
The Astronomical Society of Australia is the society of professional astronomers in Australia. It has a Society website and a second Australian Astronomy site providing links, both professional and amateur, and including links to educational material.
Contact: Contact the ASA Secretary (A/Prof. John O<0x2019>Byrne), for email, see web site.
Web: ASA site
Web:Australian Astronomy site
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Variable Stars South
VSS is an international association of astronomers, amateur and professional, researching the under-explored realm of southern variable stars. VSS covers most techniques of variable star research: visual observing, imaging with DSLRs and CCD cameras and spectrography. Its research is project-oriented, often involving professional/amateur collaboration. Its 'home' is its website, visit it for further information and contacts.
Contact: For email, see web site.
Web: VSS Site
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Sydney Outdoor Lighting Improvement Society Inc.
Since 1998 SOLIS has been working at protecting the view of the night sky by promoting better outdoor lighting.
Contact: Contact Mike Chapman, for email, see web site.
Web: www.solis.asn.au
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