Planetarium at Newcastle Museum (SOLD OUT)
About
ABORIGINAL STORIES IN THE STARS! Travel through the universe with Starr’s Planetarium! Be immersed in a stunning 360° movie, and then come back down to Earth to find out what’s in the sky tonight.Come and explore Indigenous Australian astronomy in this fascinating mobile Planetarium show. Find out how indigenous cultures describe constellations that are fundamental to their daily lives. Although different Australian Aboriginal groups have different astronomical traditions, there are some broad similarities. Enjoy stories from across Australia and find out how they relate to natural occurrences, laws and traditions, behaviour, navigation, seasons, history, and spirituality.
Dates: Thursday 18 January and Friday 19 January
Times: 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm, 1:45pm, 2:45pm, and 3:45pm
Not suitable for children 3 years old and under.
Cost: $10 per person.
Bookings essential as numbers are limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult or they will not be admitted.
Location
Newcastle Museum
6 Workshop Way, Newcastle West NSW 2300