Open Day 2009
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Large display marque An open tent holding community and science displays welcomed visitors to ANSTO Open Day. | |
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Family groups arrive early Many people had booked in advance for the campus tour that included a stop at the OPAL Visitor's Centre and Neutron Guide Hall. | |
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Bus tour of the Lucas Heights facilities Buses ran frequently, shuttling visitors to OPAL, parking facilities, and nearby shopping centres. | |
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The iconic reactor building The OPAL reactor buildings was packed with interactive displays and guides | |
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Clean energy forum The forum on clean energy, chaired by Robyn Williams, was popular, with other discussions throughout the day. | |
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Activities staged by the Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium The science educators capture the attention of dozens of children. | |
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A science educator captures large audiences A science educator from the Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium demonstrates the properties of liquid nitrogen. | |
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Display inside the ANSTO Visitor's Centre These drums contain the types of waste that ANSTO typically manages, including used gloves, paper and laboratory accessories. | |
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Science explained An educator demonstrates a scientific principle using bubbles. | |
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Powerhouse Museum information stand A science educator from Sydney's Powerhouse gets his hands dirty for the sake of science. | |
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One of several activities provided for children Nuclear Open Day offered something for everyone; including children's rides and activities. | |