Observatory/Planetarium
Explore the mysteries of the universe at Sydney Observatory, part of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences. Built in 1858, the Observatory features a new 3D virtual theatre, historic and modern telescopes, the exhibition 'By the Light of the Southern Stars', a planetarium, night viewing of the sky and a fascinating selection of astronomy and space videos.Total of objects held by the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences is over 350,000.
The Observatory house a 314mm reflecting telescope with tracking mechanism, pendulum clock controlled, several small portable telescopes, an auditorium with seating accommodation for 65 people and projectors for lecturing. Toilet Facilities with Wheelchair Access. Small Planetarium for demonstration of the solar system.355mm telescope with tracking mechanism controlled by sidereal clock, portable 205mm telescope, orrery, film projector, slide projector, video projector, video recorder, small pendulum (demonstrate earth rotating) and photographs of astronomical objects.
The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery is Launceston's cultural heartbeat and gateway to Tasmania's history and character. It tells the story of our lives and the time and place in which we live. It draws a map of who we are and where we've been. See separate Guide listings for the Community History Branch, the Inveresk museum site and the Launceston Planetarium.The Museum and Art Gallery holds collections of Australian colonial art, contemporary craft and design, Tasmanian history and natural sciences. Special features include a Chinese Temple, Planetarium and the interpretation of one of...
The Launceston Planetarium presents shows on many aspects of astronomy. You will see the southern night sky projected onto a domed ceilng with additional special visual effects and commentary. The effect is so realistic, it is like being out under the stars! The Planetarium is part of the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery. Please see separate listings for the Royal Park and Inveresk museum sites, and the Community History Branch.The Launceston Planetarium uses a projector made by Zeiss. It is one of several thousand planetaria worldwide, but one of only six in Australia which are...
Scienceworks is a dynamic interactive science and technology museum combining the newly built Melbourne Planetarium. Scienceworks encourages visitors to 'Get A Grasp of Science and Technology' by creating a range of interactive experiences that are enjoyable and educational through its range of high quality programs, services and facilities offered. This venue also features Melbourne's magnificent nineteenth century sewage pumping station.50,000 objects plus 200,000 two-dimensional items