SpaceTas
18-05-2011, 10:36 AM
11 am to 4pm
The University of Tasmania will open the Radio Observatory and Museum to the general public.
Take a guided tour of the 26m telescope and it's control room
visit the Museum detailing the work of Grote Reber who was the first radio astronomer
See 3D mini-movies about astronomy
Check out the whispering dishes
Safely look at the sun
BBQ
The observatory is located off the Cambridge Richmond Rd, on Denholms Rd.Turn left at the Medowbank winery (vertical flags on corner), then up the hill at sharp left hand bend.
Gold coin donation.
www.groterebermuseum.com
The University of Tasmania will open the Radio Observatory and Museum to the general public.
Take a guided tour of the 26m telescope and it's control room
visit the Museum detailing the work of Grote Reber who was the first radio astronomer
See 3D mini-movies about astronomy
Check out the whispering dishes
Safely look at the sun
BBQ
The observatory is located off the Cambridge Richmond Rd, on Denholms Rd.Turn left at the Medowbank winery (vertical flags on corner), then up the hill at sharp left hand bend.
Gold coin donation.
www.groterebermuseum.com