Events Details - Messier Marathon
Events
Event
- Title:
- Messier Marathon
- When:
- 28.03.2009 - 29.03.2009
- Where:
- Golden Grove Observatory - Chittering Valley
- Category:
- Stargazing
Description
Are you ready for a marathon of astronomical proportions? Bring your telescope and join fellow astronomers in a test of stamina and willpower for the 2009 Messier Marathon.
Charles Messier's catalogue of 110 objects provides a night long observing challenge, celebrated around the world. With about 90 objects visible from the Southern Hemisphere, March 28th is the best time during the International Year of Astronomy, to view most of the Messier catalogue.
There will be a spit roast available from Rocko's at 5.00pm, $7 per head. Paper plates,plastic cutlery and plastic cups will be provided. Ice creams, fruit juices etc available from Rocko. All you need to do is bring your own salad and drinks.
RSVP: Essential for both Spit Roast and Messier Marathon - space is limited.
Date: Saturday
Start: Setup telescopes by
Please note: Messier Marathon participants are required to stay the entire duration. This is an overnight event and as such, is unsuitable for children.
To receive further details and register for the 2009 Messier
Contact: email -
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phone - 9272 3798 or 0409 297 681
Venue
- Venue:
- Golden Grove Observatory
- Street:
- Chittering Road
- City:
- Chittering Valley
- State:
- Western Australia
- Country:
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Description
Located about an hours drive from Perth ; Golden Grove Observatory plays host to both radio and optical astronomy.
Tucked away in an orange orchard, the Golden Grove Observatory is one of the best and most accessible commercial observatories in Perth . Playing host to the Astronomical Group of Western Australia (AGWA) and the Western Australian Radio Observatory (WARO), Golden Grove Observatory gives the public a unique perspective on the differences in observing styles.
The observatory is open to the public between Spring and Autumn, with viewings on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from sunset. Bookings are essential, so please contact them through their website, or in person.
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