The society seeks to disseminate and share knowledge in the Astronomy domain in an effort to excite youngsters and interest all into learning about and participating in astronomy in Botswana. The Society is led by our chairman,Prof Motsoptse Modisi , our assistant chairman and our only professional astronomer, Prof Mike Bode, our secretary, Mr. Gihan Ilangakoon and our treasurer, Mr Bongi Radipati. There are seven other committee members incuding Dr. Moletlanyi Tshipa, Ms. Molly Kgobathe, Mr. Harold Hester, Mr. Bill Tomlinson, Mrs. Anandhi Lakshiminaryanan, Matlhogonolo Thomas and Ms. Boitumelo Sekhute Batungamile . We currently have a total individual membership of 40 with 4 corporate members including Maruapula School, Westwood International School , Livingstone Kolobeng College and Diamonds In the Sky (pty) ltd . These numbers will continue to grow as we do our best to attract more members– see our Membership Page and you are welcome to download the 2020 ASB Brochure.
A Membership Application Form can also be downloaded from our Membership page.