Registration for the APS2020 Conference to be held at the Melbourne Planetarium is now open.
Registrations are available via Event Brite: APS2020 Conference Registration
It is recommended that anyone planning to attend the Dome Under Festival prior to the conference to purchase your tickets for the festival first. APS Members attending the festival will receive a discount on their conference registration. Information on the Dome Under Festival can be found here: Dome Under Festival
The Melbourne Planetarium is delighted to be hosting the APS 2020 conference.
APS 2020 will take place on 10 – 11 February 2020 at the Melbourne Planetarium located in Museum Victoria’s Scienceworks. It will be an excellent opportunity to network with operators of both fixed and mobile planetariums.
All up to date information on the festival can be found on the APS2020 Conference webpage. Or you can download a preliminary program directly from here: APS 2020 Program
This year the Dome Under Festival (8-9 February) will precede the APS conference. Information on the festival can be found on the website Dome Under Festival
TICKETS NOW ON SALE! – Tickets for the Dome Under Festival are now on sale. Season passes and Day passes are now available here: https://museumsvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/domeunder-festival/
SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN – Submissions for the Dome Under Festival are now open. Enter your films via the website. Entries will close on 29 November. Early entry is encouraged and appreciated!
We look forward to welcoming you here at the Melbourne Planetarium.
The Melbourne Planetarium is excited to announce the Dome Under Festival, the first ever Fulldome Film Festival in Australia. The festival will take place at the Melbourne Planetarium, February 8-9, 2020.
The two-day film festival will be a celebration of the fulldome film format and it will promote the medium to a wider audience. The festival is independent and open to contributions from all around the world.
For more details see: https://museumsvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/domeunder-festival/
There is a 4m diameter iDome available in the Singleton area. Let me know if you are interested. Note, this is 1m wider than the more usual iDome, suited to standing applications rather than seated.
We now have Venus and Jupiter in the evening sky and soon three more will be added.
Mars is rapidly moving towards it’s closest Opposition for 15 years by the end of July at 57.6Mkm.
Find an Observatory or Planetarium near you, rug up for the snow and get outside to view our stunning neighbours, with the centre of Our Milky Way Galaxy reaching best viewing in the depths of winter.
Coming up at Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum:
The conference is over for another year, and just how quickly the time flew. It was fantastic to catch up with old friends and make some new ones. A huge thank you to Oana Jones for organizing the conference and all the team at the Perpetual Gardens Planetarium at the Otago Museum. We would also like to thank all of our sponsors for making this another great conference.
A total lunar eclipse will be visible across Australia and parts of New Zealand on the evening of January 31. A number of planetariums and observatories will be hosting events, providing a great opportunity to share this grand experience with others.
Visit Sydney Observatory and use our telescopes to catch the best view of the upcoming lunar eclipse during a special late night tour.
Enjoy an evening of astronomy with telescope viewings* and stargazing. Discover the science of lunar eclipses and take a stroll through the Observatory after hours. Pack a late-night snack to bring with you and enjoy the view of the Southern Sky over the harbour.
TIME: 10:30pm January 31 – 1:30am February 1
COST: $40 adults, $32 concession, $32 child, $32 MAAS member, $28 MAAS member child
Bring a picnic dinner and hear from a special guest speaker as you enjoy the total eclipse of the Moon under a superb dark sky away from the light pollution of the city.
TIME: 7:30pm
COST: free
Come along for a special evening under the beautiful eclipsed Moon. The 3rd Rock Cafe will be open for dinner.
TIME: 9pm to late
COST: $10 adults, $8 concession, $5 student (under 18), $25 family 4 (2 adults + 2 children), $30 family 5 (2 adults + 3 children)
Stay up late to share in the wonder of watching Earth’s shadow engulf the Moon. Marvel at the vivid reminder that we are part of a much larger Universe with your expert guide – astronomer Dr Tanya Hill. Enjoy live Moon-inspired music from leading Melbourne Jazz identity Steve Sedergreen and be immersed in Moonwalk a fulldome artistic show about the history and cultural influence of the Moon.
TIME: 9.15pm January 31 – 12:30am February 1
COST: $40 adults
See a planetarium show, look through the telescopes, watch live streams, learn how to take your own astrophotography images of the Moon, grab something to eat at the food trucks on site and wander through our special ‘Lunar Exhibition’ in the Matariki Room.
In the early hours of the morning, witness the lunar eclipse alongside fellow lunar-enthusiasts! Get into your PJ’s (we won’t judge!) and bring the kids for this special event.
TIME: 8pm January 31 – 3am February 1
COST: $5
The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium is looking to add one or two casual Planetarium Program Officer positions to present sessions in the facility’s Cosmic Skydome, conduct observatory sessions and carry out other duties. The roles are available to supplement permanent staff as needed.
Information is available via ‘Seek‘ and applications close on 10 November 2017.
Mark Rigby
Curator
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
If you missed it, below is a link to a recent four-minute ‘The Great Day Out’ segment on the SEVEN TV Network about Sir Thomas Brisbane and his astronomical associations. The second half was filmed at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium.
http://thegreatdayout.com.au/family/sir-thomas-brisbanes-stars
There were a couple of errors, e.g. the presenter referenced Brisbane’s observatory as the first in Australia. William Dawes had his setup from 1788 to 1791.
Still, is was good publicity for us and it reflected in attendances following it. Likewise my previous post with the TODAY show crosses earlier this week on the National NINE Newtork.
Featured in the SEVEN TV segment is the bronze of Sir Thomas Brisbane created by Peter Doran, shown here at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium last year. The bust is now in Brisbane’s City Hall.
Mark Rigby
Curator
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
