World Record Attempt, Largest Astronomy Lesson 2015 Perth WA

[Aussie_Dave]

G'day all. I'm surprised this hasn't been posted yet but better late than never...

The Shire of Kalamunda in partnership with International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR), Astronomy WA, the Perth Observatory and Scitech is hosting an official attempt at the World’s Largest Astronomy Lesson on Saturday 28 February 2015 from 6:30pm - 9:30pm at Maida Vale Reserve, Western Australia.

900+ people needed to take part in the 30 minute Astronomy Lesson. There will be food and drinks vans and entertainment.

Register to take part before Monday 16 February 2015 to help break a world record.

This is an official World Record Attempt and public event for anyone that wants to participate, young or old, beginners to experts who have a pair of binoculars or a telescope. For more details please see the link below.

Shire Of Kalamunda, Western Australian Government (Official Page, Details & Registration)
http://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/Event...my-Lesson-2015

[narky (Sam)]

I just found out about this today. Shame there isnt somewhere to find out how many people have registered. I hope it isn't too late. I'd love to have another world record to add to my list.

[seanliddelow (Sean)]

Originally Posted by narky

I just found out about this today. Shame there isnt somewhere to find out how many people have registered. I hope it isn't too late. I'd love to have another world record to add to my list.

Hi Sam, according to their facebook page on the 20th 700 people had registered. The registration is still open I'll be there with my scope.

Sean

[chuckywiz (Ben)]

according to them theres no power supplied for the scopes so will just have to push em around i guess..