Launceston Planetarium Shows - Capturing the Cosmos (June 2025)

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Sat 21 Jun 2025

Astronomers are currently on a quest to explore the Universe, and it turns out knowing what's hanging out up there is just the tip of the cosmic iceberg. The real adventure is figuring out how all the pieces fit together to solve the great mysteries of existence. Ever wanted to discover what the stars are up to? Well, narrated by none other than Geoffrey Rush, you can embark on a journey through the magnificent skies of the Australian outback and find out what new astronomical wonders await us.

The show "Capturing the Cosmos" is the brainchild of the Melbourne Planetarium in collaboration with the ARC Centre of Excellence for All-Sky Astrophysics, or CAASTRO for those who prefer acronyms. This presentation dives into the cutting-edge research that CAASTRO astronomers are conducting, using fancy techniques to scan the heavens in ways that would make your high school science teacher weep with joy. So grab a ticket—adult or child—and get ready to ponder the cosmos like never before.

More information at www.qvmag.tas.gov.au/Whats-on/Events/Launceston-Planetarium-Shows-Capturing-the-Cosmos-1372007644799




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