Astronomia Sigma Octante (ASO) is a non profit Foundation oriented to research and educational activities. Everybody that wants made astronomy in a serious way, learn it, or simply enjoy the skies is welcome. There are no restrictions and one main goal for us is gather professional and amateur astronomers together.

ASO was founded on March 1977 in Cochabamba, Bolivia; was created after astronomy courses taught by Max Schreier, an Austrian PhD in mathematics and astronomy enthusiastic, who came to Bolivia in 1938, and lived in Cochabamba many years from later 1976.

Since its creation, ASO has contributed to various institutions at a national and international level, with scientific data obtained in observations and records in different areas such as: sunspots, variable stars, comets, meteors, occultations, etc. as well as the outreach of this science.

Its founder, Germán Morales Chávez, after 46 years of tireless and passionate work in achieving the purposes and principles of ASO, as well as a valuable and systematic contribution in several areas, especially in the registration of sunspots, passed away in September 2021, leaving a legacy of work and a clear path forward.

In November 2023, ASO obtained the accreditation of an observatory code (X16) officially granted by the Minor Planet Center of the International Astronomical Union, which put us on the list of observatories in the world along with other professional and amateur observatories.

Through Notarial Cover No. 190/2024 dated August 21, 2024, ASO obtained its Legal status as a FOUNDATION under the name “Center for Research and Study in Astronomy: Astronomía Sigma Octante”

ASO goals are diverse and focused in a gradual advance in topics related with mathematics, physics, astronomy and other subjects. We encourage people with no passion for math and physics, to work in observational activities and reinforce the importance of such activities. More important is a work well done, no matter the complexity or academic level involved. All the contributions are welcome.

In these pages you can find some results of our work, also some projects that we pursuit for the enhancement of astronomy and science in our country and some selected information about astronomy and science.

We are looking for people who love astronomy and enjoy the pleasure of get knowledge and discover new horizons.

"ASO is Us and our Work" Germán Morales Chávez)

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