It’s been 50 years since Australia helped send images of humankind’s first steps on the Moon around the world. To celebrate they are holding FREE open days at the Parkes Observatory with FREE transport to and from Parkes.
Please go to the link below to read all about this amazing weekend where you will see the incredible ‘Dish’ radio telescope.
https://apollo11.csiro.au/parkes-open-days/
~ David Malin Awards for 2019 ~
While at the Parkes Radio Telescope you’ll also see the latest stunning photographs that have just been judged in the David Malin Astrophotography competition, they will be on show in the gallery at the visitors centre.
Here is a link showing some of the images that will be on display.
https://www.parkes.atnf.csiro.au/news_events/astrofest/DMA/2019_shortlist/
One of my images won an award last year which was very exciting and that’s why we had visited the Parkes Observatory. The story is on my Astroblob at:
http://www.mystardustobservatory.com/astro-blog/-david-malin-astrophotography-awards-2018