Nevertheless, indoor astronomical activities are possible. We usually hold lectures on special topics presented by astronomers or specialists in other relevant fields of knowledge. Star Party Early winter to late summer is the prime time for stargazing. TAS organises star parties on a number of moonless weekends. Attendees can be professional and amatuer astronomers, or beginners.
Every star party has a short preliminary training for beginners, and a brief lecture.
Typical locations are the various national parks. The course is a intended for people who are really interested in astronomy and want to know more than simply stargazing. Instructors are astronomers from universities and experienced observers. The next class is FA4. It will begin around November 1997.