A special author talk to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy.

Professor Fred Watson is astronomer in charge of the Anglo-Australian Observatory at Coonabarabran and is a regular broadcaster on abc radio, where he has his own weekly program with a large following.

In 2003, Fred received the David Allen Prize for communicating astronomy to the public, and in 2006 was the winner of the Australian Government Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science.

Fred has an asteroid named after him but says that if it hits the Earth it won’t be his fault…

Pre-paid bookings essential. Adults $8.80, pensioners and students $6.60 (passes must be shown). Bookings open 31 July. Enquiries phone 9978 4091.

Please note: this event was originally advertised for Monday 7 September but we have had to bring it forward to Wednesday 2 September.