Double Helix Events at CSIRO telescopes

The visitors centres at Parkes and Narrabri Observatories host and organise fun science work shops for Double Helix Science Club Members and other local children.

Forensic Frenzy at Parkes Observatory

Come and be the detective. We’ll be using scientific processes toanalysis evidence to solve a robbery just like Crime Scene Investigators.

Where: CSIRO Parkes radio telescope visitors centre

When: Tuesday 15th May; 5.30pm-7.00

Cost: $5 per Double Helix club member, $8 per non-member

Bookings: phone 6861 1777

Please note that this program is only suitable for children aged 10 and up.

T-Shirt Chromatography at Parkes Observatory

We’ll be using chromatography techniques to make fantastic designs on your t-shirt or excite new life into other household items—pillow cases, tea towels or small tablecloths. Please bring something to dye.

Where: CSIRO Parkes radio telescope visitors centre

When: Thursday 31st May; 4.30pm—6pm

Cost: $5 per Double Helix club member, $8 per non-member

Bookings: phone 6861 1777l

Deconstruction Derby at Narrabri Observatory

Do you want to know how things work and fit together? At the Deconstruction derby you can pull things apart and look at their insides (there may even be old bits of the radio telescope to deconstruct!).

Where: CSIRO Narrabri Observatory visitors centre

When: Thursday 7th June; 4.30pm-6pm

Cost: $5 per member, $8 per non-member

Bookings: phone 6790 4070

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