High-profile international astronomers are among the speakers planned for an astronomy camp at Raincliff in September. <\/p>\n
They will be connected to the audience via an interactive internet hook-up and a large screen, and will be able to answer questions from the floor. <\/p>\n
Joe Liske, of the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in Germany, is involved with development of the European Extremely Large Telescope being built on a mountaintop in Chile. <\/p>\n
He has a following through the popular video podcasts, Hubblecast and Esocast. <\/p>\n
Pamela Gay is a well-known American astronomer and science educator, and Warren Keller of the United States is a world-renowned astro photographer. <\/p>\n
The camp, aimed at reaching a wider audience, is suitable for beginners and anyone interested in astronomy said Robert McTague, founder of the South Canterbury Astronomers Group, which is organising the weekend. <\/p>\n
He will be one of four New Zealand speakers. <\/p>\n
Organisers are aiming for 100 people to attend the weekend, which will include an open day on Saturday, September 20. <\/p>\n
People can register for the event at spacecampnz.scastro.org.nz. It will be held at Raincliff Youth Camp from Friday, September 19, till Sunday, September 21. <\/p>\n
The camp is on the same weekend as the elections, the date having been chosen before election dates. <\/p>\n
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