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Macquarie
University's Foundation for Astronomy holds Astronomy
Open Nights at the Macquarie campus twice a year. In 2003
the Open Nights will be held on 5 April and 23 September.
Up
to 20 telescopes will be in operation and there will be
displays of telescopes, books, maps and posters. Bookings
are not required.
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Entry fees are $8 per adult and $4 per child (maximum $20 family).
Cloudy weather may prevent telescopic viewing.
Telephone (02) 9850 8904 for more information.
In
addition, the Macquarie University Observatory is open
to the public every Friday, except Good Friday (18th April
2003) and Boxing Day (26th December 2003). It is open from
8:30pm from November-March and from 7.30pm from April-October.
Private tours are available by arrangement. The all-weather
program consists of mixed presentations of slides, posters,
and models, and on clear nights star-finder sessions will
be conducted with observations made through the 16-inch
Meade telescope.
Entry fee is $5 per person.
For inquiries contact Lesa Moore on 0427 433 388.
Please
Note: There are parking fees for visitors who come before
8PM:
$3 for 1 hour
$6 for 3 hours
A
School of Astronomy suitable for Year 12 students and upward
will be held on the weekend of the 24-25 May.
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here for more information online
Telephone
Dr Alan Vaughan on (02) 9850 8904.
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