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Total Lunar Eclipse with ABC Radio – 3 March 2026

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Aussie Starman

South Bank, Brisbane The total lunar eclipse on the evening of Tuesday, 3 March 2026 was observed by many across our region. In Brisbane, ABC 612’s Queensland Evenings radio program with Kelly Higgins-Divine decided to do an outside broadcast from … Continue reading →

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APS 2026 – LAUNCESTON PLANETARIUM

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Aussie Starman

Held at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery on 3 & 4 February 2026 I’ve just gone through my images from the trip to Launceston for a most enjoyable APS 2026 conference and I’ve attached a handful here starting … Continue reading →

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International Dark Sky Week (IDSW)

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum

Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum International Dark Sky Week is a worldwide celebration of the dark and natural night.  For many, the dark night is often misunderstood, unfamiliar, and frightening. But the natural night is filled with wonder and awe, … Continue reading →

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Dome Under Film Festival Awards

Posted on February 5, 2023 by warikl

The Dome Under Film Festival is excited to announce all the winners for this year’s festival. Best Art FilmDreamdir. Ari Dykie Best Short FilmMarrga – A Yindjibarndi Story  dir. Dominic Allen Best Children’s FilmHazelnuts – In Search of the Perfect Planetdir. … Continue reading →

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Dome Under Festival 2023

Posted on October 24, 2022 by warikl

The Melbourne Planetarium is excited to announce the return of the Dome Under Festival.  The festival will take place at the Melbourne Planetarium, February 4-5, 2023. The two-day film festival will be a celebration of the fulldome film format and … Continue reading →

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Dome Under Festival returns to the Melbourne Planetarium

Posted on May 4, 2021 by warikl

The Dome Under Festival returns to the Melbourne Planetarium with a brand-new selection of the best fulldome films from around the world. Immerse yourself in the wonder of spectacular fulldome films from around the world. In an exciting international collaboration … Continue reading →

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New adventures await for Mark Rigby, Brisbane’s Starman

Posted on March 10, 2021 by astrotanya

Congratulations to our friend and colleague, Mark Rigby, as he retires from the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium after 36 years. Mark is a long-standing members of APS and his passion for our Society and for astronomy and space exploration are legendary. … Continue reading →

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New Job Opportunity at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Plantarium

Posted on February 18, 2021 by warikl

There is a new job opening at Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium for the role of Planetarium Venue Manager. https://career10.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=560445&company=BCC closing date 3.3.21

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APS2020 Group Photograph

Posted on February 17, 2020 by warikl

The APS Conference for 2020 has now finished for another year.  It was great to catch up with everyone and have such a wide array of informative discussions and presentations.  Thanks again to all of our sponsors who can make … Continue reading →

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Valentines Day and 30th Anniversary of the Pale Blue Dot

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum

Valentines Day coincides with the 30th Anniversary of the Pale Blue Dot Image. Friday 14th February 8.15pm The iconic Pale Blue Dot is an image of Earth taken from approximately 6 billion kilometers away by NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft on … Continue reading →

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