South East Queensland Astronomical Society upcoming events

Free Stargazing Bracken Ridge – Urban Observers | 18 Jul 2026 (18 Jul 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Free stargazing in Brisbane's north! Urban Observers is SEQAS's monthly community telescope night at Barrett Street Park, Bracken Ridge — see the Moon, planets, star clusters and nebulae through our members' telescopes. Beginners and families welcome, and you don't need any equipment.

When: Saturday 18 July, from 5pm till late
Where: Barrett Street Park, Bracken Ridge — enter via Jude Street, free parking available
Cost: Free — no booking needed, just turn up

Got your own telescope? Bring it along and our experienced members will happily help you set it up, collimate it, or get more out of it.

Weather check: This event is weather dependent. Check our Facebook page from 4pm on the day for a go/no-go call.

New to astronomy? Learn more about SEQAS or see our full events calendar.

Picture: Jude Street Entrance

Monthly Club Meeting - July (21 Jul 2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:30:00 GMT

SEQAS holds Ordinary General Meetings every month that are open to SEQAS members and anyone who has an interest in astronomy. Each Ordinary General Meeting will have a selection of speakers discussing astronomy topics, SEQAS business, and recent club activities\events. The meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm (AEST).

Venue
Bracken Ridge Library, 77 Bracken Street, Bracken Ridge, QLD, 4017

Registration
Anyone wishing to register to attend will be able to do so from the 1st of each month.

Times:
Doors open at 7:00pm.
Meeting starts at 7:30pm in Meeting Room 1 and will be finished around 9:30pm

Program:
7:30pm OGM start
7:32pm Correspondence
7:40pm Treasurers Report
7:45pm Ordinary business
8:00pm Presentations
9:30pm Close

Monthly Club Meeting - August (18 Aug 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT

Venue
Bracken Ridge Library, 77 Bracken Street, Bracken Ridge, QLD, 4017

Registration
Anyone wishing to register to attend will be able to do so from the 1st of each month.

Times:
Doors open at 7:00pm.
Meeting starts at 7:30pm in Meeting Room 1 and will be finished around 9:30pm

Program:
7:30pm OGM start
7:32pm Correspondence
7:40pm Treasurers Report
7:45pm Ordinary business
8:00pm Presentations
9:30pm Close

Free Stargazing Bracken Ridge – Urban Observers | 22 Aug 2026 (22 Aug 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

When: Saturday 22 August, from 5pm till late
Where: Barrett Street Park, Bracken Ridge — enter via Jude Street, free parking available
Cost: Free — no booking needed, just turn up

Got your own telescope? Bring it along and our experienced members will happily help you set it up, collimate it, or get more out of it.

Weather check: This event is weather dependent. Check our Facebook page from 4pm on the day for a go/no-go call.

New to astronomy? Learn more about SEQAS or see our full events calendar.

Picture: Jude Street Entrance

Free Stargazing Bracken Ridge – Urban Observers | 19 Sep 2026 (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

When: Saturday 19 September, from 5pm till late
Where: Barrett Street Park, Bracken Ridge — enter via Jude Street, free parking available
Cost: Free — no booking needed, just turn up

Got your own telescope? Bring it along and our experienced members will happily help you set it up, collimate it, or get more out of it.

Weather check: This event is weather dependent. Check our Facebook page from 4pm on the day for a go/no-go call.

New to astronomy? Learn more about SEQAS or see our full events calendar.

Picture: Jude Street Entrance

Free Stargazing Bracken Ridge – Urban Observers | 17 Oct 2026 (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

When: Saturday 17 October, from 5pm till late
Where: Barrett Street Park, Bracken Ridge — enter via Jude Street, free parking available
Cost: Free — no booking needed, just turn up

Got your own telescope? Bring it along and our experienced members will happily help you set it up, collimate it, or get more out of it.

Weather check: This event is weather dependent. Check our Facebook page from 4pm on the day for a go/no-go call.

New to astronomy? Learn more about SEQAS or see our full events calendar.

Picture: Jude Street Entrance

Monthly Club Meeting - October (21 Oct 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT

Venue
Bracken Ridge Library, 77 Bracken Street, Bracken Ridge, QLD, 4017

Registration
Anyone wishing to register to attend will be able to do so from the 1st of each month.

Times:
Doors open at 7:00pm.
Meeting starts at 7:30pm in Meeting Room 1 and will be finished around 9:30pm

Program:
7:30pm OGM start
7:32pm Correspondence
7:40pm Treasurers Report
7:45pm Ordinary business
8:00pm Presentations
9:30pm Close

Free Stargazing Bracken Ridge – Urban Observers | 14 Nov 2026 (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT

When: Saturday 14 November, from 5pm till late
Where: Barrett Street Park, Bracken Ridge — enter via Jude Street, free parking available
Cost: Free — no booking needed, just turn up

Got your own telescope? Bring it along and our experienced members will happily help you set it up, collimate it, or get more out of it.

Weather check: This event is weather dependent. Check our Facebook page from 4pm on the day for a go/no-go call.

New to astronomy? Learn more about SEQAS or see our full events calendar.

Picture: Jude Street Entrance

Monthly Club Meeting - November (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 09:30:00 GMT

Venue
Bracken Ridge Library, 77 Bracken Street, Bracken Ridge, QLD, 4017

Registration
Anyone wishing to register to attend will be able to do so from the 1st of each month.

Times:
Doors open at 7:00pm.
Meeting starts at 7:30pm in Meeting Room 1 and will be finished around 9:30pm

Program:
7:30pm OGM start
7:32pm Correspondence
7:40pm Treasurers Report
7:45pm Ordinary business
8:00pm Presentations
9:30pm Close

Free Stargazing Bracken Ridge – Urban Observers | 19 Dec 2026 (19 Dec 2026)

Sat, 19 Dec 2026 07:00:00 GMT

When: Saturday 19 December, from 5pm till late
Where: Barrett Street Park, Bracken Ridge — enter via Jude Street, free parking available
Cost: Free — no booking needed, just turn up

Got your own telescope? Bring it along and our experienced members will happily help you set it up, collimate it, or get more out of it.

Weather check: This event is weather dependent. Check our Facebook page from 4pm on the day for a go/no-go call.

New to astronomy? Learn more about SEQAS or see our full events calendar.

Picture: Jude Street Entrance