MSATT* offers anyone from Year 8 to post-retirement the chance to experience astronomy first hand. Courses in astronomy are offered, as well as extensive practical experience using telescopes and instruments. Students who want to undertake a formal project collect observations of astronomical phenomena over a six month period while being guided through the analysis of their observations and report-writing to produce a fully referenced and refereed report. Along the way, they gain valuable observation, investigation and science writing skills that will benefit them for years to come.

MSATT was built at Mount Stromlo Observatory between 2016 and 2020 and was made possible by the generous donation by Dr Denis and Mrs Vee Saunders along with the support of dozens of parents, students and academics. The two domes house suites of instruments comprising a 300 mm Schmidt-Cassegrain teaching telescope, an H-alpha solar telescope, a 100 mm apochromatic refractor, 40 cm Newtonian, 115 mm apochromat, as well as a range of astronomical cameras, spectrographs, and auxiliary equipment.

For further information, download a copy of the MSATT Student Manual or, contact Geoff McNamara at geoff.mcnamara@anu.edu.au

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*McNamara-Saunders Astronomical Teaching Telescopes, pronounced "emsat".

All MSATT activities and tuition are free of charge.

Parent/carer attendance at all observing sessions is required unless multiple students are scheduled.

MSATT is supported by the ANU.