MM55 - 55th Anniversary of the arrival of Murchison Meteorite

Spend the weekend in Murchison to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the arrival of MM, the Murchison Meteorite! Plenty of community activities all weekend.

When:: Friday 27th , to Saturday 28th of September, 2024,
Where:: Friday: Murchison Heritage Centre, 4 Stevenson St. and (evening) Golf Club, 5140 Murchison-Violet Town Rd. Murchison East. Saturday: Murchison Community Centre, Watson St.
Cost:: Gold Coin donation
Contact:: Kay Ball on 0475018743 or
Website:: murchisonhistoricalsociety.wordpres…

Friday 27th September 2024 (public holiday):

Heritage Centre
4 Stevenson St. Murchison
Open 10am – 4pm

Viewing of MM films
Presentation about MM arrival and scientific interest over the years
Viewing of genuine sample of MM
Refreshments available

Stargazing at Golf Club
1540 Murchison-Violet Town Rd. Murchison East
5.30pm to late

Food available – foods vans, community organisation BBQ, coffee cart, bar available
7pm – 8.30pm, talks relating to stargazing, Global Meteor Network, telescopes, photography
Stargazing weather permitting – involvement of Shepparton/Melb/Bendigo Astronomy Society Victoria with telescopes.

Saturday 28th September:

Community Centre
Watson St. Murchison
10am – 6pm

Morning:
- Presentations – Dermot Henry, Dep. Director Sciences Research & Collections, Melbourne Museum (his favourite thing is MM)
- Other speakers
- Activities related to MM – films in small hall
- 10.58 – BIGGEST BANG WE CAN ORGANISE WITHOUT BREAKING ANY WINDOWS
- Food and coffee vans, community organisation BBQ outside, tea and coffee, morning afternoon teas in building
Afternoon:
- Watch the AFL grand final on the BIG screen in main hall
- Refreshments continuing – food and drinks to suit children