School Holidays Science Programs at the University of Western Sydney - April 2014

The University of Western Sydney Observatory is located on the Werrington North Campus off the Great Western Highway. The Observatory runs programs such as undergraduate teaching, family astronomy nights, HSC programs for schools, teachers' workshops, school holiday programs and Astronomy for Indigenous students. The programs are designed to increase participants exposure to astronomy, science

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Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night (Macquarie Park) - 5th of April 2014

The 26th Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night will be held this Saturday night, the 5th of April 2014. Bring the family for an astronomical night which includes viewing the night sky through up to 30 telescopes operated by both Macquarie University astronomers and amateur astronomers. Other fun activities include:

. Listen to an illustrated talk "Measuring the Universe - the story of

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Sutherland Astronomical Earth Hour Open Night (Oyster Bay) - 29th of March 2014

The Sutherland Astronomical Society is holding an Open Night on the 29th of March 2014 as a Special Earth Hour event. The society has a 41cm Selby and a 35cm Napier telescopes along with a variety of portable telescopes on the field. Visitors can take this opportunity to view Jupiter, star clusters and the nebulae.

In addition to the telescope viewing, hot/cold food and drinks are available for

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Astronomy Night at University of Western Sydney (Werrington North) - Saturday night about twice a month

The University of Western Sydney Observatory is located on the Werrington North Campus off the Great Western Highway. The Observatory runs programs such as undergraduate teaching, family astronomy nights, HSC programs for schools, teachers' workshops, school holiday programs and Astronomy for Indigenous students. The programs are designed to increase participants exposure to astronomy, science

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