October Long weekend

4th October– Science in the Pub 6:30pm – 9:00pm

5th October – Siding Spring Open Day 9:30am – 4:00pm

Science in the Pub

Friday 4th October at 6:30pm | LIVE at the Coona Golf Club

2357 Development Group INC will bring you the 2024 Science in the Club event.

Join our MC Matt Dodds and a line up of stellar guest panelists for a fun filled evening discussing the mysteries of the Universe

Our panelists this year include;

  Nuria Lorente

  Fred Watson

  Brian Schmidt

  Krystal De Napoli

  Kathryn Grasha

Dinner and show tickets are SOLD OUT. Dinner starts at 5pm at the Club. There is a choice of meals with information is on the ticket page. Tickets for meals on site MUST be bought when purchasing tickets. The show will start from 6:30pm.

SOLD OUT

Open Day 2024 Siding Spring Observatory in Coonabarabran.

For just one day of the year, Siding Spring Observatory in Coonabarabran opens its telescopes to the public. It's your chance to take a closer look at Australia's largest optical astronomy site.

A great family day out, with presentations by internationally-acclaimed astronomers, science displays, food stall, solar observing and activities for children. 

It’s a free event, no bookings needed.

You will gain access to telescopes such as the Anglo Australian Telescope, iTelescope, 2.3m Telescope and the newly opened Huntsman Telescope. 

Don’t worry there are buses running all around site if you don’t want to walk!

Check out the Program HERE! 

The 2024 Bok Lecture

Join astrophysicist and Gomeroi woman Krystal De Napoli for the Starfest Bok lecture. Explore the stars with us in the Warrumbungle National Park, Australia's first Dark Sky Park.

The Bok lecture is part of Starfest with astronomers discussing cosmic wonders to educate and inspire you. Our guest speaker, astrophysicist Krystal De Napoli, is a passionate advocate for Indigenous sciences, particularly Indigenous astronomy as a Gomeroi woman herself.

Krystal will discuss the significance of lunar cusps marking wet and dry seasons, explore the traditions surrounding the Pleiades in Aboriginal astronomical lore, and provide insights into the astronomy of the Muruwari people.

You can participate in a Q&A session hosted by the Warrumbungle Dark Sky Park Committee, and gain local perspectives on the Warrumbungle Dark Sky from Branioc Rankin, Coonabarabran Stargazing.

Experience the wonders of the Warrumbungle Dark Sky firsthand by observing through multiple telescopes, offering a closer look at the celestial beauty above.

Visitors are advised to dress warmly, including gloves and beanies. Please bring additional items for comfort such as a torch, chair, and blanket. You might like to bring a thermos with a hot drink. A marquee will be provided in the case of rain or severe weather.