For those wishing to visit Canberra, Australia's national capital, some
Canberra fen have put together a day's tour of "space" related sites.   The Canberra region has "an internationally unique set of astronomy and space related tourist venues".  You would need to pay entry fees for some of the
attractions, these have been included in the tour description below (AU
dollars).  We may also need to include bus cost if the group is large,
otherwise we can car pool.   IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST IN THIS (non-profit) TOUR, PLEASE CONTACT US BY 1 AUGUST 1999.  We will contact everyone with final details after that date. 
Email us canberra-tour@act-sf.8m.com.

Depart 0800 hours    Tuggeranong Hyperdome

0830 hours  Billy Tea and damper at Honeysuckle Creek , the ruins of the Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station.  This Station received the first
transmission from Neil Armstrong on the moon in 1969.  The site is sign posted. (If the group is interested we can also see the ruins of Orroral Valley Tracking Station nearby).

1000 hours  The Canberra Space Centre is the visitor information centre for the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex.  The Centre houses displays, theatres and interactives. http://www.cdscc.nasa.gov/

1300 hours  Lunch at the Red Belly Black Café at the Stromlo Exploratory, the Visitor's Centre for the Mount Stromlo Observatory.   Check web site for admission costs.  (Entry costs apply to the Exhibit Halls only.  Entry to the cafe, gift shop and gardens is free) http://meteor.anu.edu.au/exploratory/index.html

1600 hours  Look out from Telstra Tower. The tower rises 195 metres above the summit of Black Mountain, providing 360 degree views of Canberra and the countryside around it.  Also includes a display on telecommunications in Australia.  There is a small enrtry fee.

1730 hours  Dinner at the Downer Club plus the Canberra Space Dome and Planetarium.
The Canberra Planetarium & Observatory (http://www.ctuc.asn.au/planetarium/) is attached to the Downer Club (http://www.ctuc.asn.au/downer.htm) in Hawdon Place, Dickson.   There is a cost for both observatory or planetarium sessions.  There is a display area freely accessible.

The Downer International Buffet offers a smorgasbord of delicious "all-you-can-eat" dishes . Although the food may have an international flavour, the colonial courtyard atmosphere is very Australian.  2002 cost is $12.00 for Adults., reductions for seniors and children.

The Canberra Observatory features 4 research-grade telescopes under domes and is staffed by 9 astronomers. The observatory opens at 1930 hours and viewings are held every hour for 45 minutes duration. 

The Canberra Planetarium offers a variety of exciting, entertaining and
educational shows.  There are two sessions 1900 hours and 2030 hours. 

That's it for our tour, eat, drink and be merry for the remainder of the
evening!

You might also like to visit Gaslight Books, Canberra's Science Fiction and Mystery bookstore.  The store carries both new and second hand books. 
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~gasbooks/index.html

For those people looking for more activities on Sunday:

Questacon, Australia's National Science and Technology Centre (http://sunsite.anu.edu.au/Questacon/) is open on Sunday between 1000 and 1700 hours.  The display promotes understanding and appreciation of science and technology through a wide variety of interactive exhibitions and
programs.   Check their web site for admission costs.