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The Astronomical Day - Astronomy is for Everyone by Dr Martin George

  • Mt Gnomon Farm 886 Ironcliffe Road Penguin, TAS, 7316 Australia (map)

Hive presents a day of wonder, looking outwards to decode the Universe. The day begins at Hive with an all-ages planetarium show at 11am and feature shows at 1pm & 2pm (ages 5+ only), followed by a free public talk titled Who Cares About the Weather in Space in the Gnomon Room at the Wharf. As the Dial Range falls into the evening shadow, we gather at Mt Gnomon Farm for an indoor astronomy talk and weather permitting, stargazing through telescopes provided.

Events:

11am Planetarium show: 3-2-1 LIFTOFF! More Info
1pm Planetarium show: takila milaythina-ti. More Info
2pm Planetarium show: The Universe Through All the Senses. More Info
4pm Public Talk at Gnomon Pavillion: Who Cares About the Weather in Space presented by Dr Marc Duldig. More Info
6pm Public Talk at Mt Gnomon Farm: Astronomy is for Everyone by Dr Martin George. More Info
8pm Guided Stargazing at Mt Gnomon Farm. More Info 

Ticket sales commence at 2pm Friday 18 July.

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Check in at Hive Visitor Services on arrival.

Attendees must follow Hive Conditions of entry

Earlier Event: August 2
Who Cares About the Weather in Space?
Later Event: August 2
Under the Stars at Mt Gnomon Farm