7.30am Monday 10 October

Katherine, NT

Our Outreach Team reached Katherine yesterday afternoon after leaving the World Solar Challenge teams still preparing at Hidden Valley Raceway.

We’re travelling with Martin and Nick from the Aurora Solar Car team with the Aurora vehicle that won the race in 1999, travelling through towns along the route.

The RiAus and Aurora Outreach teams with the Aurora solar car packed into its trailer. From left: Anthony, Nick, Martin, Zoz, Kathy, Lisa.

Also joining us is Discovery Channel presenter Zoz Brooks, who will be helping demonstrate the power of the sun.

Zoz Brooks testing out a Fresnel lens on an unsuspecting leaf.

I hope to keep you updated with our progress as we travel along the route. We’re off to Katherine High School this morning before setting up in Ryan park this afternoon.

By Lisa Bailey

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