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120<H1>OzSky Trip Overview</H1>
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123<H2>The Trip at a Glance</H2>
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126<H3>2027 OzSky "Classic" Star Safari</H3>
127- Dates: April 3 - 10, 2027 <BR> 
128- Location: Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia <BR> 
129- Group Size: Maximum 36 Observers<P>
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132<H3>2026 OzSky "Alumni" Star Safari</H3>
133- Dates: November 7 - 14, 2026 <BR>
134- Location: Southern Tablelands, NSW, Australia <BR>
135- Group Size: Maximum 12-16 Observers 
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144It is our aim to provide the means for a traveler from the northern hemisphere to experience the grandeur of the southern night skies without the need to transport their own telescope across the Pacific, while at the same time experiencing the culture and surrounding natural habitat of Australia.
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154The dream of most amateur astronomers is to expand their experience of the celestial sphere but to do so with a reasonable degree of telescope aperture. We first initiated the facilitation of these observing journeys in 1993 (the first event was called "Operation Pacific Storm"), but we were limited by the number of big telescopes we had available to us.  For the first 10 years or so, we used 10" and 14" home-made dobsonians as well as a 20" &#402;/5 Obsession as our primary instruments and these were usually sufficient for groups of up to a dozen or so observers.
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157However, through our partnership with Three Rivers Foundation (3RF), we have been able to expand participation to a greater number of observers by virtue of a large contingent of first class, sizeable telescopes (up to 25" diameter) and other observing equipment provided for use at these events. The trips are additionally enhanced by the Australian volunteers from 3RF Australia who enhance the viewing experience with their knowledge of the southern constellations and observing targets.
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160<B>NOTE: These are NOT structured tours</B>. Individuals are responsible for booking their own travel and transportation as well as any accommodations in Sydney before and after the OzSky Star Safaris. The intent is to maintain the maximum flexibility for each traveler in setting up his or her own arrangements. We coordinate the observing site, telescopes and equipment logistics, as well as organizing tentative bookings for the on-site accommodation.
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163For participants registering after all the on-site rooms have been filled, there are a number of hotels and motels in the nearby town of Coonabarabran, only 10 minutes' drive from the observing site <I>(OzSky "Classic" Star Safaris only)</I>.
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167Numerous optional side trips are available for those wishing to visit nearby professional astronomy facilities and to meet some of the local populace. A variety of tour and activity suggestions are also offered for the several days in Sydney preceding our journey to the observing site. This permits travelers an opportunity to acclimate to the new time zone, meet your traveling companions, and gain a taste for Australia’s most popular city prior to the observing week.
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189In recent years, we have been approached by a number of vendors offering to donate door prizes to participants of the OzSky Star Safaris.  We are grateful to have received sponsorship and door prizes from the following sponsors and donors:
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191 (Bob Pitney) - Regular Prize Donor
192<LI><A TARGET=_blank HREF="https://www.amateurastronomy.com">Amateur Astronomy Magazine</A> (Charlie Warren) - Regular Prize Donor
193<LI><A TARGET=_blank HREF="https://www.UrsaMajorStencils.com">Ursa Major Sky Stencils</A> - Past Prize Donor
194<LI><A TARGET=_blank HREF="https://www.OzSky.org">The OzSky Star Safari</A> Volunteers of The OzSky Star Safari
195<LI><A TARGET=_blank HREF="https://www.3RF.com.au">3RF Australia</A> Principal Co-Sponsor (Host of The OzSky Star Safari)
196<LI><A TARGET=_blank HREF="https://www.3rf.org">3 Rivers Foundation (3RF) for the Arts & Sciences</A> - Principal Co-Sponsor (Telescopes & Equipment)
197<LI><A TARGET=_blank HREF="https://www.skysafariastronomy.com">Sky Safari Pro</A> (Simulation Curriculum Corporation) - Past Prize Donor
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221<B>Can't make it to the next OzSky "Classic" Star Safari in March?</B> Or perhaps you have already been to several OzSky "Classic" Star Safaris and you are now looking for a different time of year to explore the other half of the Southern night skies?
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