Social

Welcome function

NACAA XXV will kick off with the usual welcome function. Enjoy drinks and finger food while meeting and mingling with conference attendees. Two complementary drinks are included in the package. Subsequent drinks can be bought at the bar.

NACAA BBQ

NACAA LOC

Enjoy a tour of the Mt Stromlo Observatory site, followed by an informal catered BBQ with some drinks in the courtyard and Common Room of the Administration Building, the old Commonwealth Solar Observatory. A chance to see how the site has recovered from the 2003 bushfires, wind down at the end of a busy weekend, and get ready for the Monday workshops or excursions.
The Astral Award for best convention presentation will be presented, and the NACAA shield transferred to the next NACAA LOC.
Coach transport between the site and Rydges Capital Hill will be provided. Please fill in this form to indicate if you require transport, or can provide transport, to the BBQ.

Monday Excursion

CAS, CSIRO

The excursion will visit Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex at Tidbinbilla. CSIRO staff will conduct a tour around the facilities followed by lunch at the Moon Rock Cafe' (cost included) and time to wander through the spectacular Visitor's Centre. Departing Rydges Capital Hill at 8.30am and returning at approximately 2.30pm. Please note that this will clash with the TTSO4 event held on Monday. Please ensure you are not attending TTSO4 before you register for this event.

NACAA Dinner

NACAA LOC

Semi-formal 3-course buffet dinner with guest speaker Dr Charles Lineweaver and the awarding of the Berenice Page Medal. Payment for beverages is on a consumption basis (i.e. pay as you drink).

Welcome Function

NACAA LOC

CAS

Drinks and finger food to meet and mingle with conference attendees. First two drinks are included in the package. Subsequent drinks can be bought at the bar.