StarFest 2016

StarFest is a weekend event in Coonabarabran, New South Wales, in conjunction with the nearby Siding Spring Observatory.

Friday night has Science in the Pub, Saturday is Open Day at the Observatory, and Sunday morning features the Bok Lecture, named after Bart Bok, the driving force behind the creation of the Observatory.

And a few extra days to explore the area somewhat.

StarFest 2016

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StarFest 2016 at Coonabarabran & Siding Spring Observatory
Coonabarabran is the self proclaimed Astronomy Capital of Australia as it stages StarFest 2016. The program includes Science in the Pub on Friday night, Open Day at Siding Spring Observatory on Saturday and Bok Lecture on Sunday morning.
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Travel to and from StarFest 2016
This video complements the astronomical themed video of StarFest 2016. It includes travel from Sydney to Coonabarabran, travel around the area then back home via Wauchope.