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25.01.2022 The CSIRO's Apollo 11 web site is now live. Check it out for all the latest on the Apollo 11 anniversary events. See it here: https://www.csiro.au/apollo11

23.01.2022 The 2020 CWAS AstroFest has been cancelled. Owing to the unprecedented Coronavirus situation facing our nation, the 2020 CWAS AstroFest organising committee has reluctantly decided to cancel this year’s AstroFest. It is simply unsafe to hold the event, as planned. As you may well appreciate, the uncertainty caused by the fast-changing events, has meant that the planning for the AstroFest has been made near impossible. None-the-less, despite this set back, the 2020 CWAS David... Malin Awards is unaffected and will go ahead. Submissions open on Wednesday, 1 April 2020. To ease the situation, the deadline for submissions has been extended by one month to Tuesday, 30 June 2020. Once matters have stabilised, and it is safe to travel once again, the winners will be announced at a special function to be held later in the year, on a date to be determined. Details of this year's CWAS David Malin Awards, along with the link to submit entries, can be found at the following web page: https://www.parkes.atnf.csiro.au/news_events/astrofest/DMA/ The decision to cancel the AstroFest was not easy, but our paramount concern was for the safety of all involved. We thank you for your understanding and look forward to seeing you at next year’s CWAS AstroFest. On behalf of the 2020 CWAS AstroFest Organising Committee.

22.01.2022 My Apollo 11 article in "The Conversation" was published today. :)

22.01.2022 50 years ago, Neil Armstrong coined a famous phrase. Today, the Royal Australian Mint has released coins that commemorate Australia's role in those first lunar footsteps #Apollo50Aus Moonwalk to our new Apollo 11 site: https://apollo11.csiro.au/

16.01.2022 The 2019 CWAS AstroFest This year’s AstroFest will be held in conjunction with the Parkes Observatory’s Apollo 11 50th anniversary Open Days on 20-21 July 2019. Many exciting activities are planned, including tours of the Dish and lots more. Our special guest will be Australian born astronaut, Dr Andrew Thomas. For information, visit... https://events.csiro.au//2018/Nov/26/Parkes-Open-Days-2019 Please book your accommodation early to ensure you are not disappointed. We’re looking forward to hosting you all in Parkes to help us celebrate the historic Apollo 11 anniversary. Regards, John Sarkissian OAM 2019 CWAS AstroFest LOC

14.01.2022 Judging completed in the 2019 CWAS "David Malin Awards" The judging of the 2019 CWAS "David Malin Awards" has been completed. Those who have been shortlisted as... finalists will be notified, later this evening. The winning entries will be announced during the 2019 CWAS AstroFest in the presence of invited dignitaries on Friday evening, 19 July, at the CSIRO Parkes Observatory’s Visitors Centre. The exhibition of the winning images will be opened immediately following the presentation. This year's AstroFest will be held on the weekend of 20-21 July, in conjunction with the CSIRO Parkes Observatory’s Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Open Days. For more information on the AstroFest, visit: http://www.cwas.org.au/astrofest/ We thank everyone who participated in this years competition and for helping to make it the premier event of its kind in Australia. For those who may have missed out this year, please don’t be discouraged and we’ll look forward to seeing you enter next year’s competition. Congratulations to you all. Regards, John Sarkissian OAM 2019 CWAS David Malin Awards"

11.01.2022 On 21 July 2019, it will be 50 years since humankind’s first steps on the Moon. We created this film to celebrate Australia's role in perhaps the most iconic moment of the 20th century. #Apollo50Aus

11.01.2022 Remember that time you helped share images of the very first Moon walk? David Cooke does. He shares his story behind a photo of the famous storm that threatened the global telecast .... #tbt #Apollo50Aus Via ABC Open

09.01.2022 If you're heading to the Parkes Open Day, we have a hunch you'll be interested to hear that Stargazing is back! ... Brian Cox and Julia Zemiro will be back on... your screens soon with this year’s Stargazing Moon Landing 50th anniversary special, 'Stargazing: Moon and Beyond'. And ABC Science wants you to get involved! Head to the ABC Science page, and send in your questions, memories and photos of the Moon landing (or email [email protected]). They could appear in the show in July! #StargazingABC #Apollo50Aus

09.01.2022 The 2020 CWAS David Malin Awards The CWAS is proud to announce the theme for this year's "David Malin Awards". It is: Astrophotography with your Smartphone... Smart phones are everywhere and some are capable of impressive low light-level photography. We are looking for images that have been taken with a smartphone of an astronomical scene that has some aesthetic appeal and/or that has captured something you might not expect to see from such a tiny camera. More details about this year's competition will be made available in the coming weeks. Keep checking this page for updates. Clear Skies!

08.01.2022 One small step for man.. one giant leap for mankind! Be out there in the Parkes Region this winter season and be amazed by all things space + science when Parke...s and the world celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing. CSIRO will be hosting a free open weekend at CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope 'The Dish' on the 20-21 July 2019. Discover more here https://visitparkes.com.au/apollo11/ Footage credit: NASA, CSIRO and Working Dog

07.01.2022 The 2019 CWAS "David Malin Awards" The Central West Astronomical Society is proud to announce the 2019 CWAS Astrophotography Awards judged by Dr David Malin - t...he "David Malin Awards". For information and details of this year’s competition, please visit: http://www.parkes.atnf.csiro.au/news_events/astrofest/DMA/ This year, the CWAS AstroFest will be a special event. It will be incorporated with the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Open Days being held at the CSIRO Parkes Telescope from 20-21 July 2019. The theme for this year’s competition is naturally enough, Memories of Apollo. In a year celebrating the first Apollo lunar landing it seems appropriate to involve the Moon in our 2019 theme. But how? That is up to you, but ideally with a memorable image that in some way reflects the great adventure of Apollo and which evokes the inspiration and awe that people experienced at the time and since. The intention is to encourage people with vision and creativity, perhaps using simple equipment, such as a tripod and ordinary camera, to make striking images of the Moon that evoke the memories of the Apollo missions. Entry submissions open on Monday, 1 April, and close on Friday, 31 May 2019. Details of the Open Days will be posted here as they are announced. Keep checking as more information is added. http://www.parkes.atnf.csiro.au/news_events/opendays/2019/ See also: https://www.csiro.au//spacecraft-tr/apollo-11-moon-landing You may also like to book your accommodation early. Visit: https://visitparkes.com.au/stay/parkes-accommodation/ Regards, John Sarkissian, OAM 2019 CWAS David Malin Awards"

06.01.2022 Submissions for the 2019 CWAS "David Malin Awards" are now open. Got to the following web page and click on the "Submit Entries" link to begin the process. http://www.parkes.atnf.csiro.au/news_events/astrofest/DMA/

03.01.2022 Stephen Slater, one of the makers of the film, "Apollo 11", will be a guest speaker at this year's CWAS Astrofest/Parkes Open Days. Come along and hear Stephen Slater describe his work on the film.