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Introducing the AAQ

The Association’s principal objectives are the fostering of the science of astronomy, encompassing research and public education, and the encouragement and support of observational astronomy.

Meetings are held monthly at the University of Queensland and regular field nights are held in Brisbane and at dark sky sites. The AAQ publishes a monthly newsletter, an annual proceedings and has an extensive library available to members. Members may also hire telescopes owned by the AAQ. Membership is open to all those with an interest in astronomy.
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The Corporation

President
Terry Cuttle

 General Secretary
John Salini
 Treasurer
David Moriarty
Constitutional Roles

Vice President
Tony Dutton

 Membership Secretary
Diane Hughes
 Technical Secretary
Alison Beck

Councillors
Rick Stevenson John Hughes
 Des Janke
 
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If you would like to view the constitution of the Association, you may download it using the link below.  Note that the file is in Adobe PDF format.  You can download a free PDF viewer from here. AAQ Constitution (June 2012)
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The AAQ has the following special interest sections (section director in bold):

Astrophotography – the photography, film and digital, of astronomical objects and transient phenomena. Max Kilmister. View Max's Gallery

Computers – computer related astronomical topics. Gary Hart.

Double Stars - the observation of double and multiple stars. Tim Napier-Munn.

Education - outreach activities and specialised observing nights for schools. Cheryl Capra.

Instruments – amateur telescope making. Greg Bond.

Occultations - the timing of the occultation of stars by the Moon and asteroids. Steve Kerr.

Solar System - the observation and study of objects within our solar system. Tony Dutton.

Variable Stars – the observation of stars that fluctuate in brightness. Roy Axelsen .

Visual Observing - the observation of deep sky (outside the solar system) objects. Allan Cooney.

Library - maintenance and management of the Association's Library. Graeme Jenkinson

Special Projects - tackle significant activities and events such as the NACAA. Terry Cuttle
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