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MBO needs a new telescope

WHO ARE WE?
Mount Burnett Observatory (MBO*) is located in the Dandenong Ranges, 70km from Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. The observatory is run by the Mount Burnett Astronomical Society; a volunteer-run, not for profit organisation that aims to bring astronomy to the public. We have a membership of 284 and are  now the largest regional astronomical society in Victoria.

WHAT DO WE DO?
The society runs a dynamic outreach program that includes public viewing nights  at the observatory, visits to schools and science week events. Over 7000 people have attended our outreach events. The observatory has a significant prescence during Science Week, (we were a co-organiser and presenter of the astronomy programme at Scienceworks in Melbourne during Science Week in 2015 and in 2016 MBO was a lead partner in the Scienceworks programme). All of this is done purely by volunteers who are driven by a love of astronomy and a commitment to take it to the streets and fields of the Dandenong Ranges.

SO WHAT DO WE WANT TO DO?

On Sunday 21st May 2017, a new dome was installed at Mount Burnett Observatory!

This is a fully computerised dome that will provide easier access with its ground floor setting and allow us to show more people the wonders of the universe.

We are still seeking donations towards the telescope to go into the dome.
We want to purchase a 14inch Go-To telescope for the dome to develop our astrophotography capability and to move our facility into the 21st century.

. A new Go-To telescope would be suitable for advanced viewing projects and allow the citizen scientists of Mount Burnett and our partner schools to once more do research on the mountain.



FUNDING

We are seeking public support for the purchase of a new 14 - inch telescope for the dome.  

MBO appreciates all donations, no matter how small as every cent will contribute to the purchase of the telescope. Please support us in our work to continue to bring quality science and astronomy to the people of Melbourne.
*if you would like to know more about MBO, please go to:mtburnettobservatory.org/index.php/events

Organizer

Marilyn Williams
Organizer
Wandin East VIC

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