Following is a list of organisations of astronomical interest. Information is subject to change.
| 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: Marnie Ogg, DirectorWeb: 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: Dr Kellie Pendoley, VP of the IDA, and Australasian contact.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: the ASA Secretary (A/Prof. John O’Byrne)Web: asa.astronomy.org.au (ASA site)
Web: www.astronomy.org.au (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:Web: www.variablestarssouth.org
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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: Mike ChapmanWeb: www.solis.asn.au
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