The Google Lunar X-Prize race to the Moon for non-government groups has finished, without a winner of the grand prize of $30 million. But the competition has made a difference.

Ragbir Bhathal discusses the origins and successes of a project to record the variety of people involved in Australian scientific endeavour.

Don Kurtz will be speaking at an outreach event in the grounds of Houghton Tower in November this year, together with opportunities for stargazing whatever the weather.

RAS grants and awards support conferences, whether promoting outreach or enhancing international collaboration.