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CANCELLED - Special Event - Tour of St Ignatius Observatory
Feb 20

CANCELLED - Special Event - Tour of St Ignatius Observatory

Registrations Closed
Date & Time
20 February 2024 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Timezone
(UTC+11:00) Australia/Sydney

Registrations Are Closed

Established in early 1900 the St Ignatius Observatory contained a high quality Cooke and Sons Refractor. Recently,  NSAS member Bob Marsh led an extensive renovation to restore this instrument to its former glory. 

A special event tour of St Ignatius Observatory and the newly renovated 7" Refractor, We will be meeting at the Observatory inside the St Ignatius School at 7:30pm. 

Please allow 10 mins at least to orient yourself inside the school grounds. 

 

These meetings are an excellent opportunity to get to know fellow members.

By attending any NSAS event, you agree to the following:

  • You are attending the Event voluntarily as an individual;

  • You will familiarise yourself with any information the Society provides about the Event;

  • During the Event you will behave in an appropriate, lawful and respectful manner, and comply with the rules relating to, or reasonable directions of the Observing Officer or any Society committee member regarding the use of the site on which the Event is held;

  • You are travelling to/from and attending the Event at your own risk;

  • The Society is not responsible for any damage, loss or theft of any of your possessions or equipment during the Event or while you are travelling to or from it;

  • The Society and its members are not liable to you for any loss (including indirect or consequential loss), expense, damage, personal injury, illness or death suffered during or in connection with Event, except for any liability which cannot be excluded (in which case that liability is limited to the greatest extent allowed by law).

  • You acknowledge that any area that roped or sectioned off are out of bounds and are not to be entered. St Ignatius Regis Hall or Solar Viewing

Event Type
General Meeting for Members and Visitors
Event Location
Regis Drive
Riverview NSW 2066
Contact Details

nsas@nsas.org.au

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