Parramatta Observatory

[sharonr]

Hi All,
This is my first post.
I have some exciting news about my "little" Parramatta Observatory obsession.
There will be an archaeological dig at the Parramatta Observatory site. Think of our own mini version of `Time Team’.

• Date and time of dig – Friday 17th, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April, during business hours.
• The archaeologist is Anne Bickford of Archaeology & Heritage, Sydney. She previously conducted a limited investigation, in 1988, which located the observatory building corners.
• Proposal: To investigate and confirm the footings of the original observatory buildings and the remnant telescope piers through an exploratory investigation of the site.
• Public, viewing only. Sorry guys, that means no digging for us.
• Daily talks with the archaeologist at 11 am and 2 pm (about 20 - 30 mins each)
• Contact details - Parramatta Park Trust 8833 5000
• Price – Free
• On Saturday May 2nd, archaeologist Anne Bickford and a colleague will attend the Sky Viewing at Parramatta Park and make a presentation on the archaeological outcome.

Best regards,
Sharonr :-)

[Wavytone]

Andrew James researched the available documentation on Parammatta Observatory several years ago and turned up a few interesting documents from that era; you may find it useful to ask him what he found.

[sharonr]

Thank you.
Andrew and I got to chat at last years NACAA conference.

Best regards, Sharonr :-)

[Paul Hatchman]

Originally Posted by sharonr

Hi All,
This is my first post.
I have some exciting news about my "little" Parramatta Observatory obsession.

There will be an archaeological dig at the Parramatta Observatory site. Think of our own mini version of `Time Team’.

• Date and time of dig – Friday 17th, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April, during business hours.
• The archaeologist is Anne Bickford of Archaeology & Heritage, Sydney. She previously conducted a limited investigation, in 1988, which located the observatory building corners.
• Proposal: To investigate and confirm the footings of the original observatory buildings and the remnant telescope piers through an exploratory investigation of the site.
• Public, viewing only. Sorry guys, that means no digging for us.
• Daily talks with the archaeologist at 11 am and 2 pm (about 20 - 30 mins each)
• Contact details - Parramatta Park Trust 8833 5000
• Price – Free
• On Saturday May 2nd, archaeologist Anne Bickford and a colleague will attend the Sky Viewing at Parramatta Park and make a presentation on the archaeological outcome.

Best regards,
Sharonr :-)

Bump.

On this Saturday night for anyone interested in coming along. I believe there are quite a number of scopes to look through. Could be a good family outing.

Cheers.

[sharonr]

As Paul mentioned, this Saturday Parramatta Park is hosting a Star Gazing Night. Talks will include the incomparable David Malin. For more information click on events at the PPT Website. http://www.ppt.nsw.gov.au/
I've also included a Parramatta Park map. Close access to the various events is through the Pitt Street gate. The park itself will be vehicle free for the evening.

Best regards,
Sharonr :-)

[multiweb (Marc)]

See you all there. Looking forward to it. Already doing the "clear skies dance"

[seeker372011 (Narayan)]

more than 35 scopes expected so fingers crossed for a fine night

[spacezebra (Petra)]

Hi all

I hope that you all have a great night (Ill cross my fingers and toes for you). This event was well promoted at Fred Watsons talk at the Museum on Tuesday night.

Cheers Petra d.

[multiweb (Marc)]

Was a good night. Clouds rolled in around 8:30 - 9:00pm but the first half was good. Big turn out and loads of scopes. Enjoyed it thoroughly.