Mount Burnett: An observatory for all the community

Presenter(s): James Murray

Affiliation(s): Mount Burnett Observatory

Session details: Sunday, 2014-04-19 23:30:00, Vienna

Abstract

Victoria’s newest astronomical society has made a priority of reaching out to the community in the Dandenong Ranges east of Melbourne. Bringing together some of Victoria’s most experienced observers of the night sky with university researchers and a CSIRO Outreach program, we have made a big impact in our first two years. In this talk we share our ideas and propose a regular link-up of similar organisations.

Biography

Dr James Murray was a research astronomer for 12 years but only truly discovered the magic of looking through a telescope when he became a founding member of Mount Burnett Observatory. James is the outreach officer for MBO and father of five budding astronomers.