Solar system model launch 21 September [Archive]

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OneOfOne

20-09-2008, 08:26 AM

On Sunday 21st September, St Kilda is opening their new promenade. On of the interesting features, for us, is that it includes a 1:1 billion scale solar system model. So if you have nothing to do, call in and have a look.

http://www.stkildalive.com.au/index.php?type=3&site=leftcolumn/001/200805191130_0.htm

http://www.stkildalive.com.au/index.php?type=3&site=leftcolumn/001/200809111156_1.htm

Kevnool

20-09-2008, 03:41 PM

Maybe they got the idea from coonabarabran.....still good tho because there promoting astronomy at a commumity level.......Cheers Kev.

OneOfOne

22-09-2008, 08:23 AM

There is actually a dedicated web site for the display now:

http://www.MelbourneSolarSystem.com.au/

Still under construction, so stay tuned.

h0ughy

22-09-2008, 08:41 AM

always thought people from melbourne were off the planet!!! great news

gmbfilter

22-09-2008, 09:41 AM

I'm sure I saw a black hole last time I was in St Kilda

OneOfOne

23-09-2008, 08:11 AM

I thought the black holes were in Switzerland?