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Originally Posted by Stardrifter_WA
I agree Roger. In fact I have submitted a marketing plan to the Government to this end. I originally wrote this plan years ago, when I was doing marketing management studies, and recently revisited it and updated it. The observatory has much potential in outreach, but lacks any real interest in Government to retain it.
I fear that the observatory may become a thorn in the Governments side when CALM is split up. The Observatory portfolio has been moved through a number of departments over the years, although I don't actually know how many.
I just hope somebody in Government picks up the recommendations that I have made. But, I doubt it! Then again, one has to try, as I can't just sit here and do nothing.
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We seem to have somewhat similar visions for the place. I'm sure others do too. It is hard to know how best to channel one's enthusiasm and inspiration to meet the best end. And as you say, there's a lot of might against us in government.
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Originally Posted by Stardrifter_WA
Unfortunately, I think it is a losing battle, particularly given the Governments commitment to the SKA. It is a new direction for science and an area that Perth Observatory just doesn't entirely fit into.
Cheers Peter
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I think it's a shame the Perth Observatory missed the boat on being involved in the SKA one way or another. It could have been due constraints placed on them. Either way I think the observatory could have been an important piece of that SKA gig-saw.
Regards,
Roger.