History and Objectives

The Society was founded in 2002 as the Starfinder Amateur Astronomy Club. It was renamed Starfinder Astronomical Society in 2004. The Starfinder Astronomical Society exists to bring together people interested in Astronomy and related sciences, and to promote public interest and education in Astronomy. We provide Astronomical observing facilities, educational lectures for members and the public, and we assist members and the public to select, use and even construct telescopes and related instruments. We are one of the most active Astronomical Society in Selangor, and currently have over 100 members from across Selangor, and around the Peninsular Malaysia.

Observing sessions

The Starfinder Astronomical Society also holds regular monthly observing sessions each month on the weekend nearest new moon, at our Dark Sky Site P2 car park at Hulu Yam, where about 20-30 members attend with telescopes ranging up to 10". Overseas and Interstate visitors wishing to join in at P2 car park, Hulu Yam should give advance notice so we can assist them more efficiently. March through to May offers great skies, while June through to August can often have cloudy weather.

Local school nights observing sessions

A group of members volunteer to stage observing nights for students at schools around town, using their portable telescopes. These nights are extremely popular, and are in keeping with our charter to promote public interest and education in Astronomy. If you are interested in having the Starfinder Astronomical Society host a school night, or similar event, please Email us and we'll do whatever we can to assist you.

Local astronomy open nights observing sessions

The Starfinder Astronomical Society also holds Local Astronomy Open Nights as required, which are designed especially for people who, due to their locality, are unable to attend such local events which are held from time to time around the Metropolitan areas.

Special interest group leaders

The Society has a number of experienced Section Leaders, dedicated to providing advice to members interested in specific aspects of Astronomy, including Astro Photography, Astro Computing, Solar Observing, the Solar System, Double and Variable Star Observing, Deep Sky Observing, Telescope Making, and even a Junior Section for our younger members.

Other membership benefits

Membership of the Starfinder Astronomical Society has many benefits, including our bi-monthly newsletter WORLD OF STARFINDER, posted bi-monthly, Society-owned Astronomical equipment, and the opportunity to meet great new friends also interested in Astronomy. All this for only RM30.00 per year for Full Membership of the Starfinder Astronomical Society! What more could you possibly want from an Astronomical Society? Membership Application Forms are available on the Web Site. What are you waiting for - Join Now!

Contact details

For further information about the Starfinder Astronomical Society, please feel free to contact us.