An immersive exploration revealing Lutruwita/Tasmania’s unique connection to the southern lights. This powerful visual journey, created during the 2025 solar maximum, showcases award-winning photography by Luke Tscharke, Andrew Phipps, Benjamin Alldridge, and Paul Hoelen. The images capture one of nature’s most elusive and sought-after phenomena, the aurora australis, as it illuminates Tasmania’s night skies. Visitors…
Topic: Space and Astronomy
Roving Scientist Bar
We’re taking over Australia’s oldest continuously licensed pub, putting a scientist at every table, and inviting you in for the least-boring bar chats you’ve ever had. Also probably some of the weirdest… we’ve got experts on everything from Galeophobia (fear of sharks) to dark matter. There will be games, microscopes, specimens, live music, prizes to…
50 Ways to Die in Space Air Rocket Workshop
Have you ever wanted to be an astronaut and fly into space? Orbit the Earth, walk on the Moon, surf on Saturn’s rings or see a supernova up close? You might want to rethink your life goals…The human body is perfectly adapted to the conditions on Earth. But blast that fragile body into the extreme…
Auslan Interpreted 50 Ways to Die in Space Air Rocket Workshop
Have you ever wanted to be an astronaut and fly into space? Orbit the Earth, walk on the Moon, surf on Saturn’s rings or see a supernova up close? You might want to rethink your life goals… The human body is perfectly adapted to the conditions on Earth. But blast that fragile body into the…
Rocket Making at Byford Library
Blast off into the exciting world of rocket science in this 2-hour, hands-on workshop. Designed for kids aged 8–12, this fun and educational session will guide attendees through the process of building, designing, and launching their very own bottle rockets. It’s the perfect introduction to the science of propulsion, engineering, and physics, all while sparking…
Sensory Friendly 50 Ways to Die in Space Air Rocket Workshop
Have you ever wanted to be an astronaut and fly into space? Orbit the Earth, walk on the Moon, surf on Saturn’s rings or see a supernova up close? You might want to rethink your life goals… The human body is perfectly adapted to the conditions on Earth. But blast that fragile body into the…
Casino West Science Fair Spectacular
The Casino West Science Fair Spectacular will be an amazing event for all students, staff, parents and friends. The school community will be able to celebrate with great eagerness and enjoyment. Students will be involved in showcasing some of their finest science work, there will be discovery centres to enjoy and displays with dozens of…
Microanalysis National Science Week Brain Breaks
We love our quizzes at Microanalysis, so what better way to celebrate than with a week of Brain Breaks! We also love food, so we’ll probably throw some of that in there too.
TMOS Holograms at Sydney Science Trail School Excursions
Get hands on and see how holograms are made! Learn what holograms are, how they are used in everyday life and the light concepts behind the formation of holograms, including reflection, refraction, diffraction and interference. Use a laser pointer to visualise the light principles of reflection, refraction and diffraction See hologram printing in action! Take home your own diffraction glasses!…
Writing for science journals
This output-oriented course (pre-registration and bookings essential) will teach scientists, technologists and engineers the essential skills and strategies needed to write articles for leading science journals such as the British journal Nature and the US journal Science. The three-hour course – delivered in the form of two 90-minute sessions – will be held at Le Meridien Hotel, Bourke Street, Melbourne and online, via…