C H A R L E V I L LE COSMOS CENTRE

DAYTIME ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

TELL ME ABOUT THE DAYTIME ACTIVITIES (allow 1.5 - 2 hrs)

 

THE THEATRE  

Be entertained with two fascinating short films.

 

The Chain of Wonders:   

A fascinating journey into the universe, travel past the sun, planets and distant stars, be there to witness the birth of a star.

 

Aboriginal Cosmology: 

 

Over thousands of years of aboriginal history the Dreamtime stories of thebeginning of the Universe and the planet earth are shared with us.

 

 

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SEVEN INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS (Just like a toy room for 'big people')

 

A Cosmic School of Thought:  Attend the class room of 160 AD, where your lecturer, the famous Ptolemy, is concerned about the new theory that the planets circle the sun UNHEARD OF!
FAQ SHOOTING GALLERY:  The answer to all those questions about the universe and solar system you always wanted to ask, all at the pull of a trigger.
ANCIENT STAR GAZERS:  The Babylonians, Egyptians, Stonehenge, Mayans, Greeks and Chinese, share their ancient astronomical wisdom
WRITTEN IN THE STARS:  The Star of Bethlehem, Nostradamus, The Mayans and ancient astrology, cosmic events and thoughts from cons past
TIME LIGHT& GRAVITY:  Meet Clarry, an Outback amateur Astronomer with his experiments on travel into the universe
SPACE ROCKS:  What is the difference between an asteroid and meteor?  Find out as you control the fall of a number of meteors towards earth.
OPTIONAL: VIEWING OF THE SUN THROUGH TELESCOPES One of our telescopes is equipped with a Sun Filter.  You will see the massive sun spots and gain and understanding of the power of the sun.

 

 

 

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