Science in the Pub 2026. at the Coonabarabran Golf Club
Friday 2nd October at 6:30pm
Tickets will be on SALE on the 24th August
2357 Development Group INC will bring you the 2026 Science in the Club event.
Join our MC Matt Dodds and a line up of stellar guest panelists for a fun filled evening discussing the mysteries of the Universe
Our panelists this year include;
Matt Dodds as your MC
Sarah Caddy
Rowina Nathan
Michael Ireland
Vanessa Moss
Open Day 2026 Siding Spring Observatory in Coonabarabran.
3rd October 2026 from 9:30am to 16:00pm
All the information about Open Day 2026 can be found below, so start booking your accommdation in town. There will be lots to do over the weekend around Coonabarabran
For just one day of the year, Siding Spring Observatory in Coonabarabran opens its telescopes to the public. It's your chance to take a closer look at Australia's largest optical astronomy site. A great family day out, with presentations by internationally-acclaimed astronomers, science displays, food stalls, solar observing and activities for children.
It’s a free event, no bookings needed.
Don’t worry there are buses running all around site if you don’t want to walk!
What To Bring
- SSO weather can be very different to whats in town, so please bring a jacket, it can get very cold up on the mountain at times
- Some money for food and drinks
- Hat and Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Camera
- Comfortable shoes so you can walk around all the telescopes
Whats on Offer
- Download our 2026 Program and MAP
- Hear talks by world famous astronomers in the Lodge Conference Room
- Talks aimed at Kids in the Old Admin Building (next to Info Tent)
- Tour the AAT - come INSIDE! And up close
- AAT Catwalk
- Tour the 2.3m
- Tour I-Telescope
- Tour Huntsman Telescope
- Food stalls; Pilliga Pottery, Rotary BBQ, Lil Coffee Cart
- David Allen walking trail
- Starr’s Planetarium
- Tamworth Astronomy Club solar viewing
- Astro Trivia - with Clinton Li from Mount Stromlo Observatory
- MQ Association for Astronomy solar viewing
- AAO & MQ UNI Info Stalls
- Rural Fire Service displays and Information
- Donna the Astronomer - Solar viewing
The Bok Lecture 2026
Chris Tinney
2026 BOK Lecture - Chris Tinney - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
To book your spot at this Event here
Join astronomer Chris Tinney, one of Australia's leading exoplanet researchers, for a special evening celebrating 10 years since Warrumbungle National Park was recognised as Australia's first and only Dark Sky Park.
Visitors are advised to dress warmly, including gloves and beanies. Please bring additional items for comfort such as a torch, chair, and blanket. You might like to bring a thermos with a hot drink. A marquee will be provided in the case of rain or severe weather.
To book your spot at this Event here
Sunset Photography Session at SSO with Mark Iscaro (AstroPuNk) 2026
Sunday 4th October
This event is being organised - MORE INFO TO COME
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