Celebrations will be in the town across the September long weekend from Friday, September 27, to Sunday, September 29.
Program of eventsÂ
Friday September 27
9am - 5pm: View the famous meteorite and short films about its landing. Murchison Heritage Centre. Gold coin entry.
7pm til late: Dinner Under the Stars. Community Centre. SOLD OUT.
Saturday September 28
9am - 5pm: Meteorite display and short films. Heritage Centre. Gold coin.
10am - 10.30am: Unveiling of new meteorite display and labyrinth. Meteorite Park. Free.
10.58am: Big Bang at the exact moment the meteorite exploded 50 years ago.
11am to noon: Untold story of the moon landing by space expert Dave Reneke. Community Centre. Gold coin.
1pm - 4.30pm: Presentations by leading scientists from Australia and across the world. Community Centre. Gold coin.
8pm - 10pm: Secrets of the universe with space expert Dave Reneke. Community Centre. Gold coin.
Sunday September 29
9am - 5pm: Meteorite display and short films. Heritage Centre. Gold coin.
9am - 10am: Kids Treasure Hunt. Heritage Centre. Gold coin.
10am - 11am: Meteorite Hunt for big kids. Heritage Centre. Gold coin.
10.58am: Big Bang across Murchison at the exact time the meteorite hit 50 years ago.
11am - noon: Kids Space astronomy show with Dave Reneke. Community Centre. Gold coin.
1pm - 4.30: Leading scientists presentations. Community Centre. Gold coin.
For more information visit the Murchison Meteorite website.
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