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Find the best science events and make the most of your time this month in Launceston. From spirituality to gaming and more, we have the biggest event range and best discovery experience, there's something for everyone.
Join us in the Launceston Planetarium for our new show Dark Side of Light. Light pollution. Have you ever heard of this term? How can something as essential as light even be associated with pollution? And yet there it is. For several centuries, we have become accustomed to lighting up artificial light sources after dark, considering them natural. But it’s not. Living organisms, both plants and animals, have adapted to the natural cycle of day and night for tens of millions of years. Our biorhythms work in accordance with sunrise and sunset. The artificial disruption of this cycle has serious consequences, not only for our health but also for the environment and the economy. So why is the increasing level of artificial lighting dangerous for us? Dark Side of Light, Each Planetarium show is followed by a live tour of the current night sky.
Join us at the Launceston Planetarium for our next screening of One Step Beyond. Experience the thrill of launch, the challenges of life in space, the cutting-edge technology of NASA’s Artemis program, and the search for life that could transform how we see our planet, our past, and our place in the cosmos – as we prepare for humanity’s biggest step yet: setting foot on Mars. Narrated by Richard Armitage, prepare to take an immersive journey to space like never before… Each Planetarium show is followed by a live tour of the current night sky.
Join us at the Launceston Planetarium for our next screening of Birth of Planet Earth. Birth of Planet Earth explores the formation of our planet and the Moon, and examines the questions of how Earth became a living planet in the wake of our Solar System’s violent birth, and what its history tells us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like. Each Planetarium show is followed by a live tour of the current night sky.
Join us at the Launceston Planetarium for our next screening of Black Holes. What is a black hole? How do we find them? A black hole is one of the strangest types of objects in the Universe. Imagine a region of space from which even light cannot escape. That is what many scientists, including Einstein, imagined long before we showed that they actually exist. There is even a huge one right in the centre of our Milky Way galaxy. In this amazing program produced by the Melbourne Planetarium, we take a look at what black holes really are, how they form, and how the wonderful physics of how black holes distort space and time. We even take a look at what would happen if we got too close to one - and it's something that we don't recommend! Each Planetarium show is followed by a live tour of the current night sky.
Join us in the Launceston Planetarium for our next screening of Unseen Earth. This show presents the story of how satellite technologies have revolutionized our understanding of our home. We witness Earth not merely as a static blue marble but as a dynamic, ever-changing ecosystem. Thanks to advanced orbital observations and in-situ measurements, we gain unprecedented insights, enabling us to react swiftly even to sudden environmental shifts and natural disasters.
Join us in the Launceston Planetarium for our next screening of Origins of Life. Origins of Life deals with some of the most profound questions of life science: the origins of life and the human search for life beyond Earth. Starting with the Big Bang, the show deals with the prebiotic chemistry of the Universe, the formation of stars, formation of solar systems, and the first life on Earth. Furthermore Origins of Life covers the great extinctions as well as our search for life beyond planet Earth. This show is an inspirational journey through time and a celebration of life on Earth. Each Planetarium show is followed by a live tour of the current night sky.
Join us in the Launceston Planetarium for our next screening of Cosmix. Discover what spaceflight is like and learn how to prepare for it in Cosmix, our newest short-length Planetarium show screening specially for families in the school holidays. What are the challenges of living and working on the International Space Station? Find out what it's like sleeping in space, preparing food and washing yourself. And using the space toilet - how does that work? No sooner are you settled in and feeling at home in space, when it's time to return to Earth. Buckle up for a hair-raising fall through the atmosphere in a red-hot space capsule! Perfect for curious minds, shorter attention spans, or those wanting a taste of the Planetarium experience, this playful journey offers an engaging introduction to the cosmos. This session also includes an extended guided tour of the night sky, making it a fun and memorable experience for all ages. * This show is friendly for young children.