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IPS 2026 Conference – Fukuoka

Posted on July 3, 2026 by warikl

IPS 2026 in Fukuoka has now finished and what a fabulous conference it was. With some 600 delegates , more than 100 presentations, 20 workshops, 11 panel discussions and dozens of vendor sessions it was an absolutely jam packed program. … Continue reading →

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Nagoya Planetariums

Posted on June 11, 2026 by warikl

Nagoya Japan hosts two planetariums and they offer two extremes. One is the world’s largest planetarium while the other is an LED planetarium (just one of two in Japan). The Fuji Nagoya Science Museum is an incredible building. The museum … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Planetariums

Posted on June 4, 2026 by warikl

While travelling through Japan on my way to the IPS conference I cannot help but stop and visit some planetariums along the way. I have managed to visit two of the three planetariums in Tokyo. The first was the Konica … Continue reading →

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Visit to Chile – Planetarium and Observatories

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Aussie Starman

March 2026 This month provided an opportunity to join a small New Scientist tour group on a trip to Chile, which included visits to a major planetarium and cutting-edge observatories, as well as a few nights experiencing wonderful dark skies. … Continue reading →

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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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