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APS 2013 Group Photo

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Aussie Starman

A photo of most our group gathered for APS 2013 held at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium on 22/23 April 2013.

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Melbourne Planetarium Upgrade

Posted on April 19, 2013 by warikl

In May last year the Victorian State Government committed ongoing funds to support the technology of the Melbourne Planetarium. This funding begins from July 2013. This is really exciting news as it means not only can we upgrade our tired … Continue reading →

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Apollo 11 Display at Brisbane Planetarium

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Aussie Starman

The Apollo 11 display looks nice in the foyer of the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium. We’ve done a new mural and co-located the Saturn V. The is also another adjacent display related to the race to the Moon. Mark Rigby

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ABC TV coverage of Brisbane Planetarium’s Re-opening

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Aussie Starman

There has been plenty of coverage in recent days of the opening of the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium following three months of upgrades. Here is ABC TV’s coverage on Saturday night: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-03-30/brisbane-planetarium-relaunches-after-million/4602344?section=qld Mark Rigby

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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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Colourful domes

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Paul Bourke

I have provided more details on planetarium/dome activity in 2012 in a written report that will be available at the APS 2013. But some might enjoy the following … you may be aware I on occasion do installation work in … Continue reading →

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APS 2013 Meeting

Posted on March 14, 2013 by warikl

The APS 2013 is rapidly approaching and promises to be a busy, hectic and fruitful meeting.  It will take place at the upgraded Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium on the 22nd & 23rd of April.  Mark Rigby has done a terrific … 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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