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ASSA

Solar system

The beautiful variety of objects in our solar system count amongst the favourite targets for the observer. The ASSA Shallow Sky Section coordinates efforts in this regards:

  • The Sun
  • The Moon
  • Satellites
  • Comets and meteors
  • Planets
  • Asteroids
  • Occultations

Browse the Shallow Sky

Shallow Sky homepage

Contact the Section
[ shallowskyassa.saao.ac.za ]

Big 5 of the African Sky

Report A Sighting

Report A Sighting

Report a new sighting
Browse the sighting archives

Ask An Astronomer!

Ask an Astronomer

Publications

Sky Guide 2020 mnassa

Contact ASSA

Get in touch with officers of the Society - we're real people with a passion for astronomy, so contact us and let's talk!

You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, the ASSA_Info mailing list and the ASSA_Discussion mailing list.

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