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UNSW Physics Outreach 2014 Highlights

Posted on December 19, 2014 by shanehengst

We’ve had another successful year! Total number of public talks: 7 The number of workshops: 76 Estimate number of participants: 3500 Hopefully, inspiring the next generation of scientists: priceless! UNSW Physics Outreach Snapshot 2014

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Murder on the International Space Station

Posted on November 11, 2014 by clairefb

“Looking for more Space in your life? Wanting to escape the gravity of your daily grind? Need to put your relationship into a new orbit? Is it time to put some flair into your life? You have come to the … Continue reading →

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Vatican Observatory Astronomer Visit

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Aussie Starman

It was a pleasure to have Brother Guy Consolmagno of the Vatican Observatory Foundation call in this evening at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium and present a special session in the Cosmic Skydome. He related how the friends of the night … Continue reading →

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Sliding Spring Observatory turns 50

Posted on October 15, 2014 by warikl

**Published on behalf of Jamie Maslen (Planetarium Education Group) The Sliding Springs Observatory (SSO) held its annual StarFest event on the 3-5 October this year. It is now 50 years since the observatory opened in 1964. As part of the … Continue reading →

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Total Lunar Eclipse – Brisbane

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Aussie Starman

Clouds interfered with most of the eclipse for Brisbane and the planetarium and we did not have clear patches until two-thirds of the way through totality. There was plenty of lead-up media and we had been on standby for trying … Continue reading →

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STARMUS 2014 – CANARY ISLANDS

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Aussie Starman

Well, to those of you who heard about Starmus 2014 at IPS 2014 and wished to go, it was indeed an amazing astronomy/music festival. I decided at the last minute to attend on the VIP package (expensive) and did the … Continue reading →

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Total Lunar Eclipse

Posted on September 24, 2014 by astrotanya

A total lunar eclipse will be visible from across Australia on October 8. The eclipse occurs during the early evening and a number of planetariums and observatories around the country will be hosting events. It’s a great chance to share … Continue reading →

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Past 6 months at the Ballarat Observatory

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum

These past 6 months have been an interesting journey for the Ballarat Observatory. We have been working hard at planning the future direction of the Observatory from expansions to refurbishments and maybe getting a planetarium (one can only dream!). Maintenance … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Night Specials

Posted on September 2, 2014 by apsplanetarium

**Posted on behalf of Jill Jessop for the Stardome Observatory A little over two years ago Stardome added Tuesday Night specials to our line up of shows. These shows are specifically targeted at an adult audience and offer wine or … Continue reading →

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Starlight – New Planetarium Show

Posted on August 25, 2014 by warikl

The Melbourne Planetarium is very pleased to announce the launch of our latest fulldome production ‘Starlight’. For thousands of years we have looked to the stars at night in wonder and awe. Their mysteries have inspired curiosity across all cultures … Continue reading →

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