Welcome to the 'Snake Valley Astronomical Association'

Snake Valley is nestled between Ballarat and Beaufort in western Victoria, Australia.

We are fortunate to have very dark country sky, which makes our viewing nights quite spectacular.
We meet & observe as a group each month from 7:30pm, but members and visitors are welcome to come along any Friday night. Please call first to make sure a member will be there on the alternate Friday nights: 0418 425 207.

We are located at 825 Carngham Linton Road, Snake Valley,.The Clubroom is very comfortable and helps take the chill out on those very cold 'country air' nights.
Come along, observe, relax, have a cuppa, and feel welcome. Please respect the guidelines & general etiquette here when visiting our location.
We have a library for members to use containing Astronomy books, magazines, Telescopes and Telescope accessories. We also enjoy helping beginners, and we conduct Astronomy programs in local schools.

To take advantage of our position away from city glare, we also hold 'Snake Valley Astronomy Camps' each March and November, which have had a great response from Amateur Astronomers across Australia. The Camps are held at the 'Crystal Lake Cabins' which is in Snake Valley. Visitors are always made welcome on our observing nights and at the Camps.

Please browse through our site and keep up with the latest SVAA news, dates of observing nights and Camps, photos of past Camps and members' equipment, and how to be a part of our great Astronomy Association.