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OFFICIAL<br>
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<span style="font-size:26.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">AAT 50</span><sup><span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">th</span></sup><span style="font-size:26.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919"> Anniversary
Symposium</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:26.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">2</span><sup><span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">nd</span></sup><span style="font-size:26.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919"> to
4</span><sup><span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">th</span></sup><span style="font-size:26.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919"> October, 2024</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:26.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">Siding Spring Observatory</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:18.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">Second Announcement</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">We are pleased to announce that registration for the AAT 50th Anniversary Symposium is now open. The Symposium will be held at Siding Spring Observatory and will highlight the AAT’s
past achievements, present status, and plans for the future.</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">The <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/xG-tCROND2un0G4LGF9kqyp?domain=mso.anu.edu.au"><span style="color:#0B61CD">form</span></a> to register is now available. Registration will close on June 30. There is no registration
fee.</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">The number of participants will be limited to 70 people. The list of participants will be finalised on July 5.</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica-Bold",sans-serif;color:#191919">Accommodation and Travel</span></b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">While there are plenty of accommodation options in Coonabarabran, it is <u>important that you book early</u>. The Symposium will be held in the week before Starfest, which is a
popular event run by the Observatory.</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">Travel between Sydney and Coonabarabran will be organised for October 1</span><sup><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">st</span></sup><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919"> and
October 5</span><sup><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">th</span></sup><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">. On October 1</span><sup><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">st</span></sup><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">,
the departure time from Hornsby station will be 10 am with arrival in Coonabarabran around 5 pm. On October 5</span><sup><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">th</span></sup><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">,
the departure time from Coonabarabran will be 1 pm with arrival at Hornsby station around 7 pm. Please use the registration form to register your interest.
</span><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">A small fee to cover the cost of the bus may apply.</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">Travel between Coonabarabran and the Observatory will be available on each day of the Symposium. Please use the registration form to register your interest.</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica-Bold",sans-serif;color:#191919">Social Events</span></b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">There will be several social events during the Symposium. A free welcome reception will be held on October 1</span><sup><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">st</span></sup><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919"> and
the conference dinner (expected cost $55) will be held on October 3</span><sup><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">rd</span></sup><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">.
Please use the registration form to register your interest in attending these events.</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">In addition to the Symposium, Starfest will run from October 4</span><sup><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">th</span></sup><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919"> to
October 5</span><sup><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">th</span></sup><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">. Starfest includes Science in the Pub (October 4</span><sup><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">th</span></sup><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">),
SSO Open Day (October 5</span><sup><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">th</span></sup><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">) and the Bok Lecture. </span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">For any questions, please contact Zoe Holcombe <a href="mailto:Zoe.Holcombe@anu.edu.au"><span style="color:#0B61CD">Zoe.Holcombe@anu.edu.au</span></a>, chair of the LOC. </span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#191919">Chris Lidman on behalf of the LOC and SOC.</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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