A Charles Sturt University (CSU) project, engaging thousands of school students in the study of astronomy, was recently showcased around the globe at the 7th annual Megaconference. Megaconference brings together speakers from all over the world and aims to push the boundaries of video conferencing technology. Professor David McKinnon explains that his presentation, the first session of the conference, was accessed by 23 000 sites using 450 ”Multipoint Control Units”, of which Australia’s Academic and Research Network (AARNet) was one. For their efforts, AARNet and CSU were nominated for a 2007 Advanced Technology Summit Award, which recognises the use of ”exciting new technologies”. Professor McKinnon said the Award nomination was, “Gratifying and immensely satisfying to be one of the two or three international nominations for this award amongst so many Americans”.