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After our wonderful trip to the NSW Outback in August, we’ve decided to venture a little further afield this time, to take in the best of the Western Australian Pilbara and wildflowers. It’s sure to be a real treat. We have also joined with our wine partner, Charles Sturt University Wines, and are taking a short sojourn to Orange as part of Food Week. We have thrown in some all-important astronomy and a museum visit too to keep the weekend full of fun and learning! NIGHT TALKS: WE HEAR YOU!
After overwhelming demand we’ve changed the start time for Night Talks back to 6.30 pm. This gives everyone extra time to get here after their day’s activities. Our Night Talk series this time ties in with the new Tyrannosaurs: meet the family exhibition and the topics cover the beginnings of the universe through to dinosaurs. We hope you can join us for this diverse program. Book the full series for a generous discount, and in the first of the series hear from the exhibition team, enjoy light refreshments and be among the first to see the exhibition.
Orange, New South Wales: FOOD, Wine, Stars
Blossoming Astronomy of Western Australia
WHEN 4–6 April
WHEN 18–28 August
Join us on this 3-day autumnal tour of the beautiful Orange Region to partake in the annual FOOD (Food of Orange District) festival. We’ll begin with a special lecture by Nobel Laureate Brian Schmidt about his quest to find the meaning of life, then we’re off to the Age of Fishes Museum in Canowindra, the famous ‘Dish’ in Parkes and more. Sip on fabulous wines from our partner CSU Winery and gaze at the stars with our special astronomy guest hosts.
Explore breathtaking national parks, dramatic Pilbara landscapes and stunning coastlines as you travel from Perth to Port Hedland. This 11-day tour features the Pinnacles, Monkey Mia and the Kennedy Ranges and includes all main meals, accommodation and ground transport. Some time will also be spent on this tour in the company of Professor Fred Watson as he takes us on a journey exploring first-hand the hybrid science of astrobiology during the spectacular wildflower season.
For more information contact Marnie on 1300 729 183 or info@fredwatson.com.au
For more information please call 1300 729 183 or email info@fredwatson.com.au
From all of us here at the Museum, have a wonderful holiday period and summer! SERENA TODD
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Serena Todd’s photo by Carl Bento.
Explore 35(3) Summer 2013
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Above Join our special FOOD tour to the Orange district. Photo courtesy Justin Byrne, CSU Winery.
