PHOTO: Siding Springs Observatory in Warrumbungle Shire has provided inspiration for a critically acclaimed debut novel (Image: Australian National University)
While researching her critically acclaimed debut novel, Bright Objects, award winning author Ruby Todd visited Siding Springs Observatory on the edge of Warrumbungle National Park, and spoke with local astronomy expert, Donna Burton, aka ‘Donna the Astronomer’.
“I consulted several astronomers and visited observatories like Siding Spring.
“Learning about Australia’s now-defunct Siding Spring Survey program, which searched for near-Earth objects, was especially inspiring,” Melbourne based Ms Todd said…