The Brilliant Bubble Show
An eye on the Cosmos - the Hubble Space Telescope
Bubble Prints
Would you like some science with your tea?
Sidewalk Astronomy

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The Brilliant Bubble Show

Have you ever wondered what makes a bubble round or why bubbles are such beautiful colours? Do you want to make your bubbles bigger and better? Then come along to the Brilliant Bubble Show.
Dates: 18 September - 3 October 2010
Times: 12noon and 2:00pm daily
Cost: included with Discovery general admission

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An eye on the Cosmos - the Hubble Space Telescope

For the past 20 years, an object just over 13 meters long and 4m wide has changed our view of the Universe forever. Pull-up a beanbag in the Bendigo Planetarium and enjoy some of the best images the Hubble Space Telescope has taken, as well as finding out how it works and why it was launched in the first place!
Dates: 18 September - 3 October 2010
Times: 11.30am and 1.30pm
Cost: included with Discovery general admission

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Bubble Prints

Join us in The Lab and create your very own masterpiece as we discover how art and maths work together using bubbles.  

Dates: Wed 22nd and Wed 29th of September 2010
Times: between 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cost: gold coin donation

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Would you like some science with your tea?

To celebrate the Victorian Seniors Festival Discovery is encouraging everyone with a valid seniors card to come and be a kid again! Get messy with hands-on experiments in our Lab then sit-back with a cuppa as we explore some mind-bending science with you. Don't forget to bring your grandkids!
Date: Wednesday 6th October 2010
Times: 11:00am - 12:00pm and 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cost: $5.00 per conc. with valid seniors card
Bookings: Phone us on 5444 4400 so you don't miss out!

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Sidewalk Astronomy

The Bendigo Planetarium works very closely with the Bendigo District Astronomical Society (BDAS). The partnership has resulted in the introduction of Sidewalk Astronomy nights at Discovery! Every month around the first quarter Moon come and join the astronomy experts and take a look through a telescope at just a few of the amazing celestial objects that adorn the night sky.

Sidewalk Astronomy Night Dates:
Saturday 18th September from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at Dudley House, View St
Friday 15th October 2010, 7:00pm - 8:30pm at the Discovery Science & Technology Centre
Friday 12th November 2010, 7:30pm - 9:00pm at the Discovery Science & Technology Centre
Friday 10th December 2010, 8:00pm - 9:30pm at the Discovery Science & Technology Centre

'Asteroids and Meteorites!'
Trevor Hand from the Astronomical Society of Victoria will take a close look at the difference between asteroids, meteoroids, meteors and meteorites - where they come from, what they're made of and what happens when one hits the Earth! We'll examine some of the early theories of what meteorites were and where some of the best impact sites are. There will also be some objects to see and touch, including some really cool surprises, so make sure you bring along your camera!
When: Wednesday, September 1st, 7.30 pm.
Where: Discovery Science & Technology Centre
Cost: $2.00, $5.00 family.
Contact: Craig Kendal, 0400 712 883.

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