Public Outreach

We are focused on communicating CAASTRO’s scientific output to the public by using astronomy in public lectures, visual displays and community events to advance the public’s awareness of science and the scientific process.

The public will be able to connect with CAASTRO researchers through a variety of activities that are designed to make our science accessible for everyone. An important aspect of this is our strong emphasis on producing lay summaries of publications and video material for educational and entertainment purposes.

For an even tighter connection to CAASTRO, members of the public can become ‘Friends of CAASTRO’ and receive our quarterly newsletters.

28 September 2011
CAASTRO @ Direct Geothermal Workshop, University of Melbourne
Prof Rachel Webster ("What is geothermal energy?")

13 September 2011
CAASTRO @ Sydney Observatory, 'Women in Physics Lecture'
Dr Tamara Davis ("The dark side of the universe")

27 August 2011
CAASTRO @ Ultimo Science Festival, Sydney
Prof Elaine Sadler ("Speed meet a Geek")

27 August 2011
CAASTRO @ ANU Open Day, Canberra
Dr Fang Yuan (display) 

21 August 2011
CAASTRO @ Curtin University Open Day, Perth
Dr JP Macquart (public lecture), Dr Cath Trott and Dr Wiebke Ebeling (display)

20 August 2011
CAASTRO @ School of Astronomy, Macquarie University, Sydney
Dr Tara Murphy (talk)

14 August 2011
CAASTRO @ UWA Open Day, Perth
 Assoc/Prof Chris Power (display)

28 May 2011
CAASTRO @ TEDx, Sydney
Prof Bryan Gaensler (talk)

Photos: Dr Tamara Davis at Sydney Observatory on 13 September for her public evening lecture