We recently visited the planetarium , its on the Uni campus Mawson Lakes.
It is open to the public once a month ,but we wanted to take our UK guests who would have already returned to the Uk when the next opening was on . So they opened up just for us !!! We chose the date and time and they charged us the minimum fee of $70 There were 10 of us in total , so we thought this was outstanding value and excellent customer service .

Highly recommended :happy03:

Julie x


http://www.unisa.edu.au/planetarium/

Thanks Julie - have saved it to my favourites.

I've been, it's wonderful! They have public days too where you just turn up and pay a few $, check it out on Uni SA's website. We were all spellbound, age 2 to about 60!

WEA Adult Education are running an evening at the Planetarium where someone talks you through the constellations titled 'Aboriginal Skies'. AUD25 per person for 2 hours.

WEA

Looks really interesting.

My friend Paul Curnow takes this course. He also presents a less Aboriginally-related course. I'll post the details of the next sessions when I have them.

tumkin

Aren't there some special events coming up there soon?

P

Well ha ha, it's funny you should ask that Perry.


Adelaide Planetarium: University of South Australia present

The Night Sky

Tuesdays from the 24th of April 2007
to the 26th of June 2007 (for 10-weeks)
7:30pm – 10:00pm
Adelaide Planetarium,
Mawson Lakes Campus,
University of South Australia

Paul Curnow & Michael O'Leary

Ever wondered how astronomers find their way around the night sky? Come and learn how to find the different patterns (constellations) in the sky. Learn about the nine planets in our solar system and some of the moons orbiting them. Discover the history behind astronomy and how early astronomers worked out the distances to stars, the magnitude of stars and more about the deep sky wonders of our galaxy. This course is designed for the adult beginner with no previous, or limited astronomical knowledge that would like to know more about the night sky and the wonders of the solar system.

To be held at the Planetarium, Building P University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus. Mawson Lakes Boulevard, Mawson Lakes SA 5095. Book Early to avoid disappointment & bookings are essential.

How to book & make general enquiries. Contact Jean Srisamnart-Cooper, Building P, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, Mawson Lakes Boulevard, Mawson Lakes SA 5095. Phone Jean on 8302 3138 or email her at Jean.Srisamnart-Cooper@unisa.edu.au or you can phone Paul Curnow on 0402 079 578 for enquiries. Registrations close Thursday 19th of April 2007. Note: payments cannot be made at the door on the night.

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Adelaide Planetarium: University of South Australia present

Aboriginal Skies

Saturday, 26th of May 2007
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Adelaide Planetarium,
Mawson Lakes Campus,
University of South Australia

Paul Curnow

Venture into the stellar realm of knowledge used by Indigenous Australians for over 40,000 years. Join astronomer Paul Curnow [B.ED], for an evening at the Adelaide Planetarium where he’ll take you on a fascinating tour of the Aboriginal night sky. The Aboriginal Peoples of Australia have been gazing skyward for thousands of years and have an in-depth knowledge of the skies above. This is one of the few courses in the world that has access to a planetarium as a teaching tool.

To be held at the Planetarium, Building P University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus. Mawson Lakes Boulevard, Mawson Lakes SA 5095. Cost $20:00 per person & book early to avoid disappointment.

How to book & make general enquiries. Contact Jean Srisamnart-Cooper, Building P, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, Mawson Lakes Boulevard, Mawson Lakes SA 5095. Phone Jean on 8302 3138 or email her at Jean.Srisamnart-Cooper@unisa.edu.au or you can phone Paul Curnow on
0402 079 578 for enquiries. Registrations close 22nd of May 2007. Note: payments cannot be made at the door on the night.