Astronomy WA was created as part of the ASISTM (Australian School Innovation in Science, Technology and Mathematics) Earth and Beyond project, which aims to bring about real and permanent improvements to the ways in which science, technology and mathematics are taught in our schools.

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.

Our Featured Info section has information on local and international observatories, organisations and general information about some stellar science.

Our Current Projects section contains information on current projects in WA including radio, optical, and gravitational astronomy.

This website is one avenue through which West Australian astronomers and astrophotographers can profile their work and tell their stories. We also provide a FAQ containing astronomy questions answered by astronomers around WA.

Our glossary is updated regularly with new astronomical terms and abbreviations.

This website was created by Scitech's in-house technology development and design staff. Scitech is providing on-going support to expand the site's resources.

If you have information on current astronomy events taking place in Western Australia, if you have resources to share, or if you would like to have your astronomical work profiled here, please contact us.

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Current Astronomy WA Editor

Since early 2009, Laura Glitsos has been editor of Astronomy WA.

Laura became more and more interested in the local and international aspects of space news while working as a freelance writer for Science Network WA.

She still contributes to SNWA, as well as other publications, both print and online.

If you would like to contact the editor or any member of the Astronomy WA team, please visit the Contact Us page.