Enlighten the skies: Stories of the Universe

More than a night under the stars, come along to Mt Stromlo Observatory and discover stories of Australian science, people, and our shared connection to the skies through projections and installations created by students from the ANU School of Art and Design.

Talks exploring the Universe as well as stargazing with Mt Stromlo Observatory and the Canberra Astronomical Society will occur (weather permitting)

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28 Feb 2025 8:00pm - 28 Feb 2025 10:00pm
1 Mar 2025 8:00pm - 2 Mar 2025 10:00pm
7 Mar 2025 8:00pm - 7 Mar 2025 10:00pm
8 Mar 2025 8:00pm - 8 Mar 2025 10:00pm
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A/Prof Brad Tucker (ANU)
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Description

Mount Stromlo Observatory in conjunction with the Canberra Astronomical Society invite the Canberra community to Enlighten at Mount Stromlo. With the New Moon, the sky will be dark, and we will peer out in a fun way.

On this special evening, we will light up the domes, light up the sky with our lasers, as well as enjoy views of the nighttime sky.

This event is made possible by the generosity of Epson and support from the ACT Government.

There will be four locations with projections and work.

 

Inside the Yale-Columbia:

 

Inside Director's Residence Garage:

 

Projections will also be outside on the 74" dome next to stargazing as well as inside the Director's Residence

 

Wildbark at Mulligans Flat will also be operating in the cafe selling hot chocolate and some small meals.

Location

Mt Stromlo Observatory Visitor Centre

via Cotter Road

Weston Creek, ACT 2611

-35.3836807, 149.0704331

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Mount Stromlo Observatory in conjunction with the Canberra Astronomical Society invite you to attend our public observing nights of 2054. Come and see the craters of the moon, planets, and beautiful star clusters and nebulae. Object visibility will vary depending on the night.

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