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Parkes 2024 a success
NACAA was a great success with 95 participants, 26 online. (some absent from photo shoot)
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The Night Is Not Lost: The Future of Dark Skies in Australia
Presenter(s): Marnie Ogg Session details: Saturday, 2026-04-03 22:30:00 Abstract Around the world, artificial light at night is being redefined. No longer seen as harmless progress, it is now recognised as an environmental pressure, a scientific threat, and a public health concern. Governments are adopting light pollution guidelines, observatories are strengthening protection measures, and research continues…
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Perdrix Address: The perils of a virtual world!
Affiliation(s): AAQ Session details: Sunday, 2026-04-05 05:30:00 Abstract 2020 has a pivotal effect on the world and on NACAA as an organisation. This presentation will explore the effects of this event, both positive and negative, on astronomy associations and NACAA as an ongoing conference. For more background about this presentation, see our page on the…
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NACAA Annual General Meeting
Session details: Saturday, 2026-04-04 05:00:00 Abstract We have two special resolutions (amendments to our constitution). More details are in the downloadable PDFs. SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS (Constitution Changes) – Part 1 At the last AGM (May 2025), the Secretariat made a couple of changes to our rules 38 and 46, as required by the Federal Government. The…
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Conference opening and welcome
Session details: Saturday, 2026-04-03 22:00:00 Abstract This is the official welcome to the Convention. Speakers will include: Chair, David O’Driscoll (General Secretary) Welcome to country Welcome by Tamworth Mayor, Russell Webb Welcome from TRAC President, Garry Copper LOC Announcements, Bryce Little (Convenor)
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Farewell BBQ
Session details: Sunday, 2026-04-05 08:30:00 Abstract The BBQ will be held at the Tamworth Astronomy and Science Centre (TASC). It can be found in Victoria Park, East Tamworth, via the gate at the eastern end of Piper Street. The TASC is opposite the Tamworth Botanic Gardens.
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NACAA dinner, awards and after-dinner speaker
Session details: Saturday, 2026-04-04 07:30:00 Abstract Dinner will be held at our venue, Diggers. Drinks will be available at your own cost at the bar prior to the formal part of the evening. After dinner, the ASA representative will announce the winner of the Berenice and Arthur Page Medal for 2026. This will be followed…
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Welcome function
Session details: Friday, 2026-04-03 07:30:00
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