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Important APS 2013 News Update

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Aussie Starman

We are pleased to announce that Japan’s Ohira Tech president, Takayuki Ohira has confirmed his attendance at APS 2013 on 22/23 April 2013 at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, which has just installed an Ohira Tech Megastar-IIB optical star projector. … Continue reading →

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Brisbane Planetarium

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Aussie Starman

After almost three hectic months of being closed for upgrades (including more disruptive major weather events), the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium opened to crowds on Saturday, 30 March 2013. We received very good media coverage, including a long prime-time ABC … Continue reading →

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Almost to the Top!

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Aussie Starman

Here’s the Brisbane Planetarium’s new dome with the third level of panels going in as of the evening of Saturday, 16 February 2013. No work is being done on the dome itself today, so attention is being give to the … Continue reading →

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Brisbane Planetarium Panels Going Up

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Aussie Starman

Panel installation is well underway for the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium’s 12.5-metre projection dome. This image was taken earlier today showing the beginning of the second layer of panels going up. There are 36 panels in each of three layers … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Nick Lomb

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Aussie Starman

Well deserved award to our friend Nick Lomb for his jointly shared 2012 Museums and Galleries NSW individual achievement award recognising Nick’s work as curator of astronomy, horology, meteorology and surveying for Sydney Observatory and the Powerhouse Museum over a … Continue reading →

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Brisbane Planetarium Dome Progress

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Aussie Starman

The 36 support ribs have now been installed in the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium’s Cosmic Skydome. Commencing next week, 109 aluminium panels will be installed on the ribs to form the new Astro-Tec 12.5-metre diameter dome replacing the 35-year-old Zeiss … Continue reading →

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New Dome Arrives in Brisbane

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Aussie Starman

Several tonnes of components for the new custom-made, 12.5-metre diameter projection dome for the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium arrived today from Astro-Tec in Ohio, USA. Assembly began this afternoon. During March, the Cosmic Skydome will be outfitted and new displays … Continue reading →

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APS 2013 Meeting Change

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Aussie Starman

As work continues at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium on a major three-month upgrade to many parts of the facility, we have found that we need to re-schedule the APS 2013 Meeting from late March to Monday/Tuesday, 22/23 April 2013. … Continue reading →

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The Sky Above the First Fleet

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Aussie Starman

On this Australia Day, think back to the night of Saturday, 26 January 1788. It is recorded that it was clear weather. The sky above the First Fleet at Sydney Cove would have included two bright planets – Jupiter in … Continue reading →

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State of the Dome

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Aussie Starman

Here are a couple of images from yesterday afternoon showing the state of the Brisbane Planetarium’s Cosmic Skydome a week after closing for major upgrades. All of the seats and floor carpet have gone, along with the console, 12.5m diameter … Continue reading →

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