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    • Moon Phase Calendar
  • Education & Outreach
    • Articles & Publications
      • Comets, Meteors & Asteroids
        • Bright Asteroid Occultation visible from Malta (2016)
        • COMET P/2016 BA14 – possible meteor activity
      • Deep Sky Objects
        • Globular clusters: the ancient behemoths
      • Exoplanets
        • Confirmation of Exoplanet KELT-18b transit time
      • General
        • Organised Astronomy in Malta
        • Stepping into Astronomy
        • The Implications of Gravitation Waves
      • Light Pollution
      • Research & Exploration
        • Calibration of radio interferometers – the state of the art in radio astronomy
        • Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the ISS
        • Perseverance – we have touchdown!
      • Stars & Planets
        • About the Sun and a crab
        • Mars in 2003 – Report by Mr. Tony Tanti
        • Sunspots – A Qualitative Analysis by Professor Frank Ventura
        • Venus’ Transit Delights Sky Gazers – Report by Mr. Tony Tanti
      • Photometry
        • Discovery of a variable star in the Alpha Persei Cluster
        • Confirmation of Exoplanet KELT-18b transit time
        • Discovery of two new variable stars
        • Rotation period determination of 3 main-belt asteroids
      • Visual Observation
        • Equipment
          • Binoculars
          • Telescopes
      • L-Astronomija f’Malta (Ktieb)
      • The Big Bang Magazine
    • Earth 3D Globe – Moon Photos
    • Historical Archives
      • Project Clean Sweep: Leonids 1999
      • Project Starshine
      • Sirius Publications
      • Venus Transit (2004)
        • The Venus Transit 2004 … Amateur Astronomers
        • The Venus Transit 2004 … Background
        • The Venus Transit 2004 … Media
        • The Venus Transit 2004 … Safety!
        • The Venus Transit 2004 … Students and Teachers
        • The Venus Transit 2004 … VT-2004 Network
      • International Year of Astronomy 2009 Malta
    • Interactive Solar System
    • Meet the Astronomers
      • Stephen M. Brincat
      • Leonard Ellul Mercer
    • Photo Galleries
      • Moon Photos
      • Outdoor Observations
      • Partial Solar Eclipse 2006
      • Venus Transit of 2004
    • Useful Links
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    • Guidelines for the reduction of light pollution
      • 1. Landscape and Building façade lighting
      • 2. Service station & parking area lighting
      • 3. Security Lighting
      • 4. Outdoor Recreation area and Sports lighting
      • 5. Street Lighting
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March Observation Event: Galaxies
Galaxies / Member Event / Observation Night

March Observation Event: Galaxies

The Astronomical Society of Maltaby The Astronomical Society of Malta24/03/202323/04/2023

As the clouds parked firmly over our heads, ASM persisted into the night with a wide selection of telescopes and a healthy turnout. From testing new telescopes to the awakening of sleeping giants, it was an engaging observation night for our ASM members. ASM has great things planned for galaxy …

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ASM March Observation Event
Galaxies / Member Event / Observation Night / Venus

ASM March Observation Event

The Astronomical Society of Maltaby The Astronomical Society of Malta17/03/202323/04/2023

As Venus continues to brighten in the evening skies and distant galaxies come well into view, it is time for ASM to announce its next Monthly event Join us on Friday the 24th of March for this Members only event as we hope to catch a glimpse of our sister …

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Announcement: New ASM Committee 2023
AGM / Member Event / News

Announcement: New ASM Committee 2023

The Astronomical Society of Maltaby The Astronomical Society of Malta03/03/202323/04/2023

It was on a moonlit night that ASM closed the doors on 2022-23 and opened the doors to our annual AGM. After a night filled with detailed discussion on the future of ASM, and a tense election that saw a record number of 11 committee applicants! The 2023 committee that …

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Pre-AGM 2023 Meeting
AGM / Member Event / News / Online Event / Public Event

Pre-AGM 2023 Meeting

The Astronomical Society of Maltaby The Astronomical Society of Malta15/02/202323/04/2023

ASM plans to make a number of exciting changes in 2023 and we’d like to hear what you have to say about them Join us this Friday 17th at 7:00pm for an online discussion about all the changes ASM has planned and plenty of time for each of you to …

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Annual General Meeting 2023
AGM / Member Event / News / Online Event

Annual General Meeting 2023

The Astronomical Society of Maltaby The Astronomical Society of Malta09/02/202323/04/2023

Each year the Astronomical Society of Malta hosts our Annual General meeting (AGM). This is an important event that establishes the society’s goals for the coming year.  It is for this reason that everyone is invited to attend. By attending the AGM, you are able to get a better look into the state …

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February Observation Event
Comets / Observation Night

February Observation Event

The Astronomical Society of Maltaby The Astronomical Society of Malta08/02/202308/02/2023

After last month’s unfortunate event cancellation, Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is still in the night skies and ASM will not be deterred Join us for this Members only event, as we host a talk on everything astrophotography and move on to an all out search for the comet nestled next …

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January Observation Event CANCELLED!
Member Event / Observation Night

January Observation Event CANCELLED!

The Astronomical Society of Maltaby The Astronomical Society of Malta25/01/202325/01/2023

Unfortunately due to bad weather being forecast, ASM must call off our January members event. We hope to be back with our next event as soon as the skies clear up in the near future! Image credit: Joseph Caruana (ASM Vice-President)

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ABOUT US

Established in 1984, the Astronomical Society of Malta has the aim of promoting education and interest in the science of astronomy.

We seek to enhance public knowledge about the Universe and promote the preservation of the Maltese dark sky heritage inherited from our ancestors.

The Astronomical Society of Malta is a registered voluntary organisation (VO/0239) regulated under the Voluntary Organisations Act (Chapter 492 of the Laws of Malta).

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