Council & other officers

Like every community organisation, the Association relies on the dedication of a group of volunteers to ensure its smooth operation.

Council

The Council is the management committee of the AAQ, and for this year is:

President David Moriarty
General Secretary David O’Driscoll
Treasurer Peter Culshaw
Vice President Julian West
Membership Secretary John Hughes
Technical Secretary Des Janke
Councillors Graeme Jenkinson
Geoff Seawright
Diane Hughes

Sections

The AAQ has the following special interest Sections, organised by a Section Director.

Astrophotography – the photography, film and digital, of astronomical objects and transient phenomena. Rick Stevenson
Double Stars – the observation of double and multiple stars. Graeme Jenkinson
Education – outreach activities and specialized observing nights for schools. David O’Driscoll
Library – maintenance and management of the Association’s Library. Graeme Jenkinson
Newsletter – production and distribution of the monthly member newsletter John Salini
Occultations – the timing of the occultation of stars by the Moon and asteroids. Steve Kerr
Spectroscopy – the observation and equipment for analysis of starlight by wavelength Julian West
Variable Stars – the observation of stars that fluctuate in brightness. Roy Axelsen
Web site – maintenance of the AAQ web presence Des Janke

 

For more information about past management of the AAQ, see Past Management.