L-Għaqda Maltija tal-Astronomija
The Astronomical Society of Malta
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!
On the evening of October 17th, 2024, the Maltese night sky will be graced by a remarkable supermoon. This astronomical event occurs when the full moon coincides with its closest approach to Earth, resulting in a noticeably larger and brighter lunar appearance. It offers a unique opportunity for both dedicated …
REGISTRATION REQUIRED THROUGH THIS FORM: https://forms.office.com/r/qbQArBynt2 Have you ever looked through a telescope to observe the giant planets of our Solar System – Jupiter with its circling Galilean moons, and Saturn with its glorious rings? On the 31st of August, join Wirt Għawdex and The Astronomical Society of Malta at the …
As part of this year’s celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of our journey to the Moon, a commemorative lecture was delivered by Gordon Caruana Dingli at the Phoenicia Hotel in Floriana on 30th May. This was a public lecture so everyone was welcome to join! Here are some photos from …
Friday, 24th July at 8:30 p.m., Ta’ Qali The Moon is usually the first object to which a newly acquired telescope is turned. Its surface exhibits a wealth of fascinating detail and no description can convey the excitement of observing it for the first time. In addition to the well-known …
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