Science in the Pub 2024. Back LIVE at the Coona Golf Club
Friday 4th October at 6:30pm
2357 Development Group INC will bring you the 2024 Science in the Club event.
Join our MC Matt Dodds and a line up of stellar guest panelists for a fun filled evening discussing the mysteries of the Universe
Our panelists this year include;
Nuria Lorente
Fred Watson
Brian Schmidt
Krystal De Napoli
Kathryn Grasha
Open Day 2024 Siding Spring Observatory in Coonabarabran.
5th October 2024 from 9:30am to 16:00pm
All the inofrmation about Open Day 2024 can be found below, so start booking your accommdation in town. There will be lots to do over the weekend around Coonabarabran
For just one day of the year, Siding Spring Observatory in Coonabarabran opens its telescopes to the public. It's your chance to take a closer look at Australia's largest optical astronomy site. A great family day out, with presentations by internationally-acclaimed astronomers, science displays, food stalls, solar observing and activities for children.
It’s a free event, no bookings needed.
Don’t worry there are buses running all around site if you don’t want to walk!
What To Bring
- SSO weather can be very different to whats in town, so please bring a jacket, it can get very cold up on the mountain at times
- Some money for food and drinks
- Hat and Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Camera
- Comfortable shoes so you can walk around all the telescopes
Whats on Offer
- Download our 2024 Program NOW
- Hear talks by world famous astronomers in the Lodge Conference Room
- Talks aimed at Kids in the Old Admin Building (next to Info Tent)
- Tour the AAT - come INSIDE! And up close
- AAT Catwalk
- Tour the 2.3m
- Tour I-Telescope
- Tour KMTNet
- Tour Huntsman Telescope
- Food stalls; Pilliga Pottery, Rotary BBQ, Lil Coffee Cart, Coffee and Cake at the Lodge Cafe
- David Allen walking trail
- Starr’s Planetarium
- Tamworth Astronomy Club solar viewing
- Mt Burnett Observatort Stall
- Bintel: The Binocular & Telescope Shop
- Warrumbungle National Park Discovery Rangers
- Rural Fire Service displays and Information
- Donna the Astronomer - Solar viewing
The Bok Lecture 2024
Krystal De Napoli
The BOK Lecture will be held in the Warrumbungle National Park at Canyon Picnic Area.
Entry will be FREE
The talk above starts at 17:30 in the Warrumbungle National Park followed by Dark Sky Park Event inclucing Presentations, Sky viewing and using telescopes. More information about this event will be avaible soon.
Warrumbungle National Park - Dark Sky Park Event
Canyon Picnic Area
Starting with the 2024 BOK Lecture and finishing with night sky viewing and using telescopes. Its going to be a night under the stars to rememeber.
Visitors are advised to dress warmly, including gloves and beanies. Please bring additional items for comfort such as a torch, chair, and blanket
