Several CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science staff from the CASS offices in Perth, Geraldton and Sydney, turned out in support of ICRAR’s AstroFest in Perth on Saturday. Activities this year included optical telescope observing, guest speakers, exhibitor stalls and hands-on activities.
"The ICRAR/CSIRO booth was extremely busy all night," said Phil Crosby, CASS Assistant Director (Western Australia), "The booth was even visited by Star Wars characters and assorted aliens who were not averse to the peculiar Earth taste of hotdogs and beer, but were particularly interested in helping to build the mini ASKAP antennas."