The West Coast Space Show was a fantastic success! We had a great time presenting our space-themed show and activities for kids and adults alike, all around Tasmania’s West and Central Coast.
We’re so grateful for the support we received from the Australian Government via National Science Week. We ran the show all over the West Coast and Central Coast of Tasmania, including amazing places like Strahan, Zeehan, Queenstown, and Ulverstone. In total, we spoke to more than 255 people.
In addition to our prepared presentation on space, we took along a collection of real meoteorites (which were a huge hit with the kids), impact glass (including the local Darwin glass), and Saturn V and Space Shuttle Lego models.
We also brought a big Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, and our brand new Seestar S50 telescope. While conditions weren’t perfect, we did manage to get a nice shot or two:
A shot from the Seestar.
Overall, the first West Coast Space Show was a wild success, and we’re excited to do more things in the coming years, in the lead up to our West Coast Space Centre. Stay tuned for more updates!
With particular thanks to:
- the National Science Week Federal Grant program
- Inspiring Tasmania
- the staff of the Study Hub West Coast
- the staff of Strahan Primary School
- the Libraries Tasmania West Coast team
- Alan Jennison at the Western Echo
… and all the amazing attendees and helpers that came out to attend, support, or help us in some way.