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Our mission at IceInSpace is to help grow and advance astronomy and science in our region - to unite people from all over Australia and all over the world who share a common interest.
Our aim is
to inform, educate and entertain - by providing a facility where people can ask questions, get advice and information and discuss a wide range of topics related to astronomy and science. We hope to foster an increasing interest in amateur astronomy and science to benefit people of all ages.
We are also happy to support, proudly sponsor and help promote events that share these common goals. There are a number of events coming up over the next few months which we encourage you to take a look at:
2008 Australian Earth Sciences Convention: 20-24 July, Perth, Western Australia
The AESC is Australia’s premier geoscience conference and a major event on the international geosciences calendar. It is expected to attract more than 1000 Australian and international delegates and will feature more than 135 presenters and 450 papers.
Mass extinctions on Earth, asteroid impacts, what 3.5 billion year old fossils can tell us about evolution, and exciting information being gathered by NASA’s current mission to Mars will be among a wide range of planetary science topics on offer at the mega-conference.
Forum discussion.
Queensland Astrofest 2008: 25 July - 3 August, Duckadang, Queensland
Now in its 16th year and organised jointly by the astronomical societies of the South East Queensland region, the Astrofest is open to all amateur astronomers. It is held at Lions Camp Duckadang about two hours drive (170km) north west of Brisbane and provides a unique opportunity for up to six nights of viewing and imaging at a great dark sky site.
Forum discussion.
Border Stargaze 2008: 28-31 August, Albury/Wodonga, New South Wales
The Border Stargaze is now in its 2nd year, and is held at The Wymah Valley Retreat formerly known as The Great Aussie Resort. The exciting news is that the retreat has undergone a major transformation. The quality and types of accommodation available have increased in addition to significant improvements to the existing facilities. The retreat is a premier dark sky location with an average reading of 6.4 Magnitude, fantastic!!!!
Forum discussion.
IceInSpace AstroCamp 2008: 30 October - 2 November, Lostock, New South Wales
IISAC2008 is star party organised by the IceInSpace community, now in its 3rd year and takes place at the Lostock Scout Camp, Lostock in the beautiful Hunter Valley area of NSW. The location was chosen because of its proximity to Sydney, the Central Coast and Newcastle, and at under 4 hours drive from Sydney you'll be amongst clear, very dark skies in a lovely country setting. We're expecting over 200 registrations this year and is a great place to meet the IceInSpace community!
Forum discussion.
International Year of Astronomy - 2009
In 2009 it will be 400 years since the Italian scientist Galileo Galilei turned a telescope the heavens. The International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009), a global celebration of astronomy and its contributions to society and culture, marks this event. With the theme of “The Universe, Yours to Discover”, IYA will help reconnect people with the night sky, the common heritage of humanity. IYA2009 is an initiative of the International Astronomical Union, the body that represents professional astronomers worldwide, and UNESCO, the educational and cultural arm of the United Nations. IYA2009 activities will take place locally, regionally and nationally.
IceInSpace plans to play an integral part in hosting and promoting local IYA2009 events through our site and forums. Keep an eye out for activities as they are planned and announced.
Keep coming back to IceInSpace for news and updates, and share this information with your friends and family.
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