EXPANDING THE COSMOS AT MOUNT GNOMON

EXPANDING THE COSMOS AT MOUNT GNOMON

Mon
17
Mon 17 Aug 5:30 PM

MOUNT GNOMON FARM, PENGUIN
General Admission
18 and Over
210 Mins
August
Mon 17 Aug

Escape to the Dark Skies of Mount Gnomon Farm for a memorable evening of astronomy, culture, food, and music in one of the most atmospheric settings of North West Lutruwita/Tasmania. With minimal light pollution and the lush surrounds of the Dial Ranges, this is the perfect spot to gaze skyward and contemplate our place in the cosmos.

In the cosy firelit barn, join Wuradjuri astrophysicist Dr Kirsten Banks for a talk on Indigenous astronomy, then hear from Hive Planetarium’s chief astronomer Dr Martin George on NASA’s recent Artemis II mission and humanity’s return to the Moon.

Graze on delicious Mount Gnomon fare and enjoy live music, with drinks available for purchase from the bar. If the skies are clear, head outside for stargazing and telescopes with the Astronomical Society of Tasmania.

Please wear warm layers and sturdy footwear.

To learn more about Mount Gnomon Farm, and to book one of their luxury dome stays, click here.

PRESENTERS


Dr Kirsten Banks
An astrophysicist and science communicator, Dr Kirsten Banks has a passion for sharing the wonders of the cosmos. Self described as a “professional space yapper,” her work blends humour and expertise to bring the universe vividly within reach.


Dr Martin George
Dr Martin George is an astronomer at the Ulverstone Planetarium and a passionate communicator of astronomy, heard regularly on radio and in Hobart’s Mercury.

August
Mon 17 Aug

MOUNT GNOMON FARM, PENGUIN

886 Ironcliffe Road Penguin, Tasmania, 7316

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