A National Science Week at Hive event hosted by Mt Gnomon Farm

Join Hive’s Principal Astronomer, Dr. Martin George, to look at the spectacular night sky and learn about the stars and planets!

You are encouraged to bring along your telescope if you have one, however telescopes will be available for use on the evening.

This is an outdoor, night time event so please rug up and wear appropriate footwear.

Hosted by Mt Gnomon Farm, this evening will commence with an indoor presentation and weather permitting, be followed by stargazing from the dark paddocks of Mt Gnomon Farm.

Food and Drink will be available to purchase at this event. For more details follow our socials.

Suitable for all ages.

This event is free, register HERE

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Dr. Martin George MASA is Principal Astronomer at the Ulverstone Planetarium at Hive. Martin is a well-known communicator of astronomy, appearing frequently in the media (especially radio programs and newspapers). He loves to bring the exciting science of astronomy to people of all ages. Martin is a member of several professional organisations, including the Astronomical Society of Australia, the International Astronomical Union, and the International Planetarium Society, in which he is Board Member for Oceania and Chair of International Development.

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This event is presented by Hive Tasmania and will be held at Mt Gnomon Farm, 886 Ironcliffe Rd, Penguin.

This event and the full National Science Week at Hive program are part of National Science Week 2024.