This interview first aired on Tuesday the 24th of September, 2014 on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton.
One FM breakfast announcer Plemo interviews Astronomical Society of Victoria's Derek Poulton about the Murchison Meteorite and this Friday and Saturday's 55th Anniversary Celebrations.
Spend the weekend in Murchison to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the arrival of MM, the Murchison Meteorite! Plenty of community activities all weekend.
On Friday the 27th September 2024 (public holiday): at the Murchison Heritage Centre (4 Stevenson St. Murchison) from 10am – 4pm
You can view of MM films, a presentation about MM arrival and scientific interest over the years. View a genuine sample of MM.
Refreshments available
Then Friday night its Stargazing at Golf Club (1540 Murchison-Violet Town Rd. Murchison East)
5.30pm to late
Food available – foods vans, community organisation BBQ, coffee cart, bar available
7pm – 8.30pm, talks relating to stargazing, Global Meteor Network, telescopes, photography
Stargazing weather permitting – involvement of Shepparton/Melb/Bendigo Astronomy Society Victoria with telescopes.
On Saturday the 28th September:
At the Murchison Community Centre (Watson St. Murchison)
10am – 6pm
Presentations – Dermot Henry, Dep. Director Sciences Research & Collections, Melbourne Museum (his favourite thing is MM)
Other speakers
Activities related to MM – films in small hall
10.58 – BIGGEST BANG WE CAN ORGANISE WITHOUT BREAKING ANY WINDOWS
Food and coffee vans, community organisation BBQ outside, tea and coffee, morning afternoon teas in building and you can watch the AFL grand final on the BIG screen in main hall.
Refreshments continuing.
For more information
Contact: Kay Ball on 0475018743 or [email protected]
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