Registration Friday PM
Session details: Friday, 2010-04-02 05:00:00
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Registration for full convention
Session details: Friday, 2010-04-02 05:00:00
Registration for full convention
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Presenter(s): Terry Cuttle Affiliation(s): Astronomical Association of Queensland Session details: Saturday, 2022-04-23 01:45:00, ONL Abstract This presentation will discuss the unique occurrence of the five total solar eclipses that will occur across Australia in the coming period of just 18 years. A Total Solar Eclipse is arguably nature’s most astounding spectacle which everyone should experience…
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Affiliation(s): Astronomical Society of Victoria Session details: Saturday, 2010-04-03 05:00:00 Abstract Barry will describe how and why the Great Melbourne Telescope (GMT) came into being, its main aim or goal, its achievements, its problems and the ASV’s plan, working with the Museum of Victoria and the Royal Botanic Gardens, to rebuild it in its original…
Presenter(s): Steve Fleming and Tex Moon Affiliation(s): Latrobe University Session details: Sunday, 2018-03-31 23:30:00, MCON Abstract The Internet has brought with it new opportunities for public participation in scientific research. Initiatives such as ‘Zooniverse’ bring together a large community of interested ‘Citizen Scientists’ whose efforts are coordinated by front-line researchers. The catch words for such…
Presenter(s): Mr Jonathan Bradshaw Affiliation(s): Astronomical Association of Queensland Session details: Sunday, 2010-04-04 03:00:00 Abstract Occultation timing has proven to be an enjoyable and scientifically valuable observation technique which is particularly accessible to the amateur astronomer. ‘Waiting for Nothing to Happen’ is a jolly romp through the world of occultation timing of all types and…