Astronomy WA Partnerships
Astronomy WA was created as part of the ASISTM Earth and Beyond project.
The objectives for this website are to promote astronomy with a strong focus on Western Australia's contributions to the subject, and to provide useful resources for teachers, students, and others, professional or amateur, with an interest in the field.
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Scitech is Western Australia’s premier interactive science centre with exhibitions, programs and services designed for people of all ages. Its’ Mission is to increase interest and participation by Western Australians in science and technology. |
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DoC facilitates the State's economic development by delivering services and solutions to enhance Western Australia’s business environment and ensure continued growth. |
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Perth Observatory is Australia's oldest continuously operating professional observatory and Western Australia's premier astronomical institution. |
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The Gravity Discovery Centre is about humanity and the universe. We are custodians of life on a tiny fragile planet in a vast and mysterious universe. The GDC focuses on our yearning to understand ourselves and our place in the universe. |
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Gingin Observatory holds astronomy and stargazing events throughout the year. Stargazing nights allow visitors to experience the wonders of space by viewing through telescopes, engaging with astronomers and seeing theatre presentations. Evenings and fun, entertaining and informative. |
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The Department of Education and Training provides comprehensive school education for more than 250,000 students in 770 schools spread across Australia’s largest state. |
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The Curriculum Council provides for the development and implementation of a Curriculum Framework for schooling which, taking account of the needs of students, sets out the knowledge, understandings, skills, values and attitudes that students are expected to acquire; provide for the development and accreditation of courses for senior secondary schooling; and provide for the assessment and certification of student achievement. |
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The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a leading Australian research university and has an international reputation for excellence, innovation and enterprise. A member of the Australian 'Group of Eight' research universities, it is also among Australia's leading research universities. |
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Curtin University is Western Australia's largest and most multi-cultural university. It has a strong commitment to international engagement with Australia's third largest international student population. |
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The Astronomical Society of Western Australia (Inc.) is the premier Astronomical society in the state of Western Australia. |
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The ASISTM project is part of the Australian Government's Boosting Innovation, Science, Technology and Mathematics Teaching (BISTMT) Programme. It aims to encourage innovation in Australian schools. |
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The Astronomical Group of Western Australia (AGWA) was formed to provide activity and networking for amateur astronomers, with or without their own telescopes. Activities throughout the year include: Field trips, seminars by noted astronomers, workshops astronomy and related talks as well as special events. |
