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Grant Award View - GA231427
Pocket Astronomy in Pocket-Sized Towns
GA ID:
GA231427
Agency:
Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Approval Date:
20-Jan-2022
Publish Date:
14-Apr-2022
Category:
Scientific Research
Grant Term:
7-Apr-2022 to 8-Feb-2023
Value (AUD):
$15,000.00
(GST inclusive where applicable)
One-off/Ad hoc:
No
Aggregate Grant Award:
No
PBS Program Name:
DISR 21/22 Investing in science, technology and commercialisation
Grant Program:
Inspiring all Australians in STEM
Grant Activity:
Pocket Astronomy in Pocket-Sized Towns
Purpose:
"Young Macquarie University astronomy and astrophysics students will tour four towns in four days, equipped with a portable planetarium, telescopes and astronomical expertise. Students and university staff will deliver planetarium shows, science outreach talks and evening telescope viewings to these regional communities. Participants will also learn about light pollution, preserving the night sky, and Warrumbungle National Park - Australias first Dark Sky Park.
Each town will receive a telescope as a gift, along with training on their use so that communities can continue to explore the stars."
GO ID:
GO Title:
National Science Week Grants 2022
Internal Reference ID:
NSWKVI000075
Selection Process:
Open Competitive
Confidentiality - Contract:
No
Confidentiality - Outputs:
No
Grant Recipient Details
Recipient Name:
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
Recipient ABN:
90 952 801 237
Grant Recipient Location
Suburb:
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
Town/City:
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
Postcode:
2109
State/Territory:
NSW
Country:
AUSTRALIA
Grant Delivery Location
State/Territory:
NSW
Postcode:
2347
Country:
AUSTRALIA