A powerful photographic journey revealing Tasmania's unique connection to the southern lights. During the 2025 solar maximum, this exhibition showcases award-winning photography that captures aurora australis as it illuminates Tasmania's dark night skies.

The collection celebrates Tasmania's position as Australia's best aurora viewing location. Each photograph captures different aurora forms including arcs, rays, curtains, and rare phenomena like STEVE. The southern lights are presented as both an artistic subject and scientific phenomenon showing interactions between solar activity and Earth's atmosphere.

Each photograph pairs with clear scientific explanations of how these aurora forms develop. Learn about space weather, solar activity and how particles from the Sun create glowing displays when they hit our atmosphere.

Interactive Elements:

Live Aurora Dashboard - Real-time solar conditions and aurora forecasts
Scientific Companion Guide - Take-home booklet explaining aurora formation and space weather conditions
Time-lapse Presentations - See how aurora move and change over time
Educational Talks - Photography techniques and aurora science explained

The Exhibition Team:

Dr Andrew Phipps (PhD Med. Sci.) - UTAS biomedical scientist with aurora photography expertise
Luke Tscharke (BSc, Grad Cert App Sci) - David Malin Award winner and Sony Digital Imaging Advocate
Paul Hoelen (BSc, Dip Sci, Dip Grad) - Professional photographer with science training
Benjamin Alldridge - IT professional and dark sky advocate with science communication experience

Tasmania's pristine dark skies and southern location make it Australia's best destination for aurora watching. Come and discover the beauty of aurora photography while learning about the fascinating science behind these spectacular light displays in our night sky.