CHASING AURORAS

90 Mins

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What makes thousands of people stay up all night, driving to remote locations, squinting at the sky, and obsessively checking space weather forecasts? The quest to see the Southern Lights, or Aurora Australis, has developed something of a cult following — forging a substantial community of scientists, awe seekers, astrophotographers, and nature lovers. In this illuminating session, we’ll explore the science and the magic of auroras. We’ll learn why Tasmania is one of the best spots on earth to witness this dazzling phenomenon, hear from the founder of Australia’s largest online aurora enthusiast community, then join two passionate astrophotographers on a visual journey through their most extraordinary aurora hunts.

This is a companion talk to the Southern Nights photography exhibition.

This session is part of the Beaker Street Main Stage at Hobart City Hall. Your House Band for the evening will be the dangerously well-rehearsed Stevie and the Bunsen Burners. Enter through Market Place, where you'll find drinks, food, fires, and friendly strangers. Come early, stay late to enjoy all the action.

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SPEAKERS

PROFESSOR ANDREW COLE Director of Greenhill Observatory, Andrew is passionate about communicating science to the public, whether it's clearing up misconceptions, promoting critical thinking, or growing a sense of wonder about the natural world.

BENJAMIN ALLDRIDGE Ben occupies a stalemate between artisan and mad scientist, and it only becomes clear in any given moment which is winning.

LUKE TSCHARKE Luke is a Hobart-based landscape photographer dedicated to sharing Tasmania's natural beauty, with particular expertise in night sky photography.

MARGARET SONNEMANN  Margaret founded the thriving Aurora Australis Tasmania Facebook group. She is amazed by the magic of the natural world and her art celebrates the triumph of beauty and goodness in the everyday.

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