To celebrate National Science Week, a lunchtime science fair will be held in the Hannans Primary School library. The science fair’s focus will be the entries of students from Years 1 – 6. Students from Year 1 to 2 will create a science poster around a topic or theme of their choice. Students from Years…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
National Quantum and Dark Matter Road Trip – School visits
The National Quantum & Dark Matter Road Trip is a travelling science show, bringing all things quantum and dark matter to a town near you. To coincide with National Science Week, a team of scientists and science communicators will travel from Brisbane to Perth via Coffs Harbour, Sydney, Canberra, Bendigo, Stawell, Adelaide, Kalgoorlie and many…
Science Week at the Burnie Library
Space-themed activities in National Science Week including: A Virtual Night with Dr Brad Tucker Make your own Telescope Space Scouts Telescopes for Absolute Beginners
Launch of National Science Week 2022 – Celebrating First Nations Sciences of the Land
National Science Week is Australia’s annual national celebration of science and technology. It’s a chance for all Australians to meet our scientists, do science, and celebrate its crucial role in Australia’s society and economy. Each year, a vast array of events run across the nation to give more Australians the chance to get involved in…
Star Glazing: Using powerful telescopes to see stars and planets
Join the Shoalhaven Astronomers at the Pond Lawn on the Museum grounds to behold the stars and planets. Using powerful telescopes you will be able to to see detail and colour not visible to the naked eye (weather permitting).
Discussions & Dragons
Join the team behind the TRPG-meets-science podcast ‘Dungeons & Doctorates’ for a chat about all things at the boundary between science and entertainment, from DnD to other TTRPG’s and beyond. Jump into the Twitch chat to ask your questions of our panellists and participate in the discussion as we unpack science’s place in popular culture….
Dr Karl\’s National Science Week Comedy Hour
Australia’s favourite science voice has conquered radio, TV, the lecture hall, and is now turning his sights towards the comedy stage!Heard weekly on triple j popularising science, a veteran of the Midday Show, Good Morning Australia, the Today Show, and Sunrise, and proud author of (so far) 47 books, the only thing that matches his prodigious output is his endless enthusiasm…
Shooting Stars in the Natural Environment
Ever seen a shooting star while standing outside under a starry, starry night? If you’re lucky enough to be looking in the right direction at the right time, you might see one or many shooting stars, even if your local environment has light pollution present. But what exactly are shooting stars? Are they random or…
Star Constellation Projections at Miller’s Homestead
Come along to Miller’s Homestead and learn about constellations and make your own constellation projector. For ages 6 – 12.
A Virtual Night
Come along and participate in a live Zoom session with Australia’s premier astrophysicist, Dr Brad Tucker as he takes you on an intergalactic journey: To Infinity and Beyond! Friday 5 August 5:30-6:30pm All Ages Welcome.