The Ceylon Astronomical Association which was founded in June 1959, (later known as Sri Lanka Astronomical Association) and now revived as the Astronomical Association of Lanka (AALK) is a not-for-profit association founded by Sir Arthur C. Clarke and late Herschel Gunawardene.

It is for the purpose of pursuing the study of astronomy and promoting the education of astronomy and related sciences. The revived Association’s goals would include usage of internet to carry research on astronomy and related sciences among university students and others.

Ceylon Astronomical Association has a quite a bit of history to narrate. Please refer to History and About Us pages for more information.

Sir Arthur C Clarke Memorial Science Fiction Short Story Competition 2009

Under the International Year of Astronomy 2009 programs, the Sri Lanka Astronomical Association organized a science fiction short story competition in memory of late Sir Arthur C Clarke.
For more infomation please visit http://aalk.lakdiva.net/sfcompetition2009




Posted on January 27, 2009

Partial Solar Eclipse observing sessions around the country

2009 January 26 - 2:03 PM to 4:12 PM in Colombo

The partial solar eclipse observing sessions were held in various places around the country. In Colombo, the starting of the eclipse was clouded but cleared just after the peak time.


Sri Lanka Astronomical Association – Arpico Super Center, Hyde Park Corner
Arthur C Clarke Center – ACCIMT Institute premises, Moratuwa
Colombo Planetarium – Kurunagala
Univeristy of Colombo – University grounds
Nalanda College – college premises




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