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The Conference Registration fee is $25 per person.
Conference Dinner is $45
The Central West of NSW boasts some of the darkest skies in Australia, and as such is a wonderful place to appreciate the wonders of the night sky. In an effort to foster, encourage and promote astronomy in the region, the Central West Astronomical Society is holding its annual festival of astronomy, or AstroFest, this July. The festival endeavours to bring to the people of the Central West world renowned astronomers, both professional and amateur, so they may share their enthusiasm and love of the heavens.
The CWAS AstroFest will incorporate a one day conference and a programme of associated events. The conference will be held in the Coventry Room of Parkes Shire Council's Library and Cultural Centre on Saturday, 16 July 2011. In a series of lectures, guest speakers will provide fascinating insights into various aspects of modern astronomy.
On Saturday night, 16 July, the conference dinner will be held at the Comfort Inn Parkes International Hotel.
Click here for Accommodation Information in Parkes: http://www.parkes.nsw.gov.au/about/1012.html
The Associated Event:
- An astrophotography competition will be open to all amateur astronomers in Australia. An exhibition of the best photographs will be on display at the Parkes Observatory Visitors Centre. Dr David Malin, the world-renowned astrophotographer, will judge the entries. The "David Malin Awards" will be presented at a special ceremony held during the conference dinner on Saturday, 16 July. Following the AstroFest, the exhibition will tour to various venues across Australia beginning with Sydney Observatory. Canon Australia is supporting the competition with significant prizes.
The Conference Programme: Saturday, 16th July, 2011
Venue: The Coventry Room of Parkes Shire Council's Library and Cultural Centre - Find map here
| 10:00-11:00 | Rod Somerville: "The Orange Planetarium Project" |
| 11:30-12:30 | Trevor Barry: "Amateur Involvement in Science & The Great
Saturn Storm of 2011" |
| 12:30-13:30 | Lunch - Provided for all registrants |
| 13:30-14:30 | Dr Miriam Baltuck (Director CDSCC): "NASA in the 2010's and the Partnership with Australia" |
| 15:30-16:30 | Civic Reception: Coventry Room at Parkes Shire Library and Cultural Centre. Hosted by Mayor, Cr Ken Keith |
| 16:30-17:30 | Dr Phil Diamond (Director CASS): "From Parkes to the SKA: A Century of Radio Astronomy" - The John Bolton Lecture |
So come along and see the Real Thing, enjoy the hospitality of the Central West and share an unforgettable astronomical experience. See you there.
CWAS AstroFest
Organising Committee
The 2011 CWAS AstroFest is proudly supported by
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