The Astronomical Society of Malta
An Observation and Analysis by Julian Caruana Abela ASM Vice President describes the surprise acquisition of distant galaxies using modest equipment! ARP 188 – Tadpole Galaxy Arp 188, the Tadpole Galaxy, is a strongly perturbed barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Draco at a distance of approximately 420 million …
Dwejra is to be lit up: Government’s “Protection” Law Is a Blatant Betrayal of Dwejra and aFraud on the Public The undersigned organisations condemn, in the strongest possible terms, the destructive bill draftedby government under the pretence of “protecting” Dwejra. This law does not protect Dwejra. It vandalises it. It …
By Elise Zammit This past year has had much to offer the Astronomical Society, from periods of clear skies to an increase inmembership and public engagement. Looking back, 2025 can be considered a relatively successful year, withmembership numbers remaining steady at around 200 and observation events held on a regular …
FRAM2 has launched and ASM is along for the ride! We are unbelievably happy to announce that ASM has formed a part of the Spaceomix mission to the poles. We cannot thank Joseph Borg from Spaceomix and everyone involved enough for this amazing opportunity. Our journey to the stars truly …
The committee quorum was announced as follows: President Connor Sant Fournier Vice President Kurt Catania Secretary Giselle Schembri Treasurer John V Caruana Public Relations Officer Julian Caruana Abela The rest of the committee is composed of:
2025 is here and ASM hopes to beat the clouds this January to enjoy what promises to be a very special night for observing our Solar System. We invite all ASM members to join us and observe the Moon and Planets through plenty of telescopes!
The Astronomical Society of Malta (ASM) has become aware of media reports of a proposed project at Qammieħ by Ambjent Malta regarding an application with the Planning Authority bearing number PA/03122/23. The project, for which a permit has been issued, entails so-called “astronomy and night fauna stations” (as per PA/03122/23). …
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