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Small Step, Giant Leap: Celebrating Apollo at 40

When: 20 July 2009 to 10 September 2009

Info: In July 1969, the world watched in wonder during the Apollo 11 mission as Neil Armstrong took “one small step”, becoming the first human being to set foot on the Moon. This historic spaceflight represented a “giant leap for Mankind”: the first time that human beings had explored another world in person. The Apollo 11 lunar landing was one of the most significant scientific and technological events of the Twentieth Century, and the program that made it possible inspired the best and brightest students to seek out careers in the exciting fields of space exploration, astronomy and aeronautical engineering.

In July 2009, the University of Sydney’s School of Physics and the Science Foundation for Physics will present an exhibition commemorating the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11’s historic lunar landing.

Combining contemporary artefacts and memorabilia, this display will present the history of the Apollo Project and explore the relationship between the US space program and the University of Sydney’s School of Physics.

Exhibition sponsored by the US Studies Centre and the NSW Office for Science and Medical Research.

Cost: Free
Contact: Faculty of Science
Phone: 02 9351 3021
Email: info@science.usyd.edu.au
More info: http://www.physics.usyd.edu.au
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Where: SciTech Library, University of Sydney

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‘Adrift’ Sculpture-Sound Installation

A work about water, drought, a landscape and a major city. By Alison Clouston and Boyd.

A response to ongoing drought in Australia and the struggle over water in the catchment of a major city. A flotilla of coracles – circular river-boats of ancient times – and a soundtrack following the movement of water through landscape and the human body. Painted birds, nestling or vanishing in the pelts, speak of vulnerable species and ecosystems. Adrift has a soundtrack that signifies the movement of water through landscape and the human body.

When: Tuesday 18 – Saturday 29 August: 10am – 4pm
Where: The Muse, Ultimo TAFE Building c, Harris St
Cost: Free – no booking required

Your Green House

When: August 21 – August 29: Open weekdays only, except also open Saturday 29 August.

The NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change has created Your Green House – an interactive display that shows householders easy ways to save energy and water and reduce waste and greenhouse gases around the home.

Where: ABC Atrium, 700 Harris St, Ultimo
Cost: Free – no booking required

The World at Night

Astronomers Without Borders present The World At Night, a collection of stunning photographs and time-lapse videos of the world’s most beautiful and historic sites against a night time backdrop of stars, planets and celestial events. It is a bridge between art, humanity, and science.

When: When: Friday 21 – Sunday 29 August: 10am – 4pm
Where: The Muse, Ultimo TAFE Building C, Harris St
Cost: Free – no booking required

The World at Night Talk
Renowned Australian astrophotographer, David Malin, will speak about the creation of the international World At Night exhibition images and the International Year of Astronomy.

When: Saturday 22 August: 2pm
Where: The Muse, Ultimo TAFE Building C, Harris St
Cost: Free – but booking essential – call (02) 9217 4133.

Photo credit: Stefan Seip/The World at Night

The Einstein Lecture

There is nothing relative about it, featuring a LASER light show from Melbourne Uni’s Roger Rassool and a discussion with International Physicist Lawrence Krauss, this year’s Einstein lecture is Special. Roger Rassool Appears courtesy of The Australian Institute of Physics. Lawrence Krauss appears courtesy of National Science Week.

Physicist Dr Roger Rassool and his team from The University of Melbourne present a spectacular exploration of some of Einstein’s theories. Find out about surprising phenomena such as hover bikes, floating apples, bottomless pits, spontaneous combustion and glue made out of air. Intriguingly, there may even be an example of time dilation in action. The dazzling laser show will thrill the kids while the science will amaze the adults. An event for the whole family.

When: Monday 24th August, 6pm
Where: Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris St, Ultimo
Cost: FREE, but booking essential:

Sydney Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef exhibition

The higher order mathematics of hyperbolic space was once considered impossible to represent – until it was discovered that coral reefs were already doing the job. This large crocheted installation brings together science, art, philosophy and environment. Now, with no experience necessary, you can learn how to crochet a piece of ‘reef’ and have it added to the installation. Learn something new and become part of the exhibition.

A woolly celebration of higher geometry and feminine handicraft and a testimony to the disappearing wonders of the marine world. It was originally created by respected science writer Margaret Wertheim and Christine Wertheim of the Institute For Figuring in LA. See hyperbolic space represented in handmade stitches.

When: Friday 21 – Sunday 30 August
Where: Powerhouse Museum
Cost: Free with entry to Powerhouse Museum – Adult $10, child $5 more information available here:

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Website: www.ultimosciencefestival.com

Dinosaurs of America video conference

When: 24 Aug 2009 11:00 AM – 24 Jun 2009 2:00 PM

Info: Dr Scott Sampson will be conducting a video conference on the differences between Life Death and Evolution of Dinosaurs in America. Video conferences will be conducted through the NSW Connected classroom network reaching schools across NSW. Their will also be an opportunity for those joining the conference to ask Dr Sampson questions about his research.

A video conference will be conducted over the NSW Connected Classrooms network. This will give a chance for students across the state to listen to a leading climate change researcher and ask him their questions on his research. There is some scope to attend the talk live at the DET offices in Ryde.
Website: https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/k12workshop/

Contact: Ric Morante
Richard.Morante@det.nsw.edu.au
02 98867679

Where: NSW DET Connected Classrooms Video conference, Ryde, NSW

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Wakool School Science Day

When: 24 Aug 2009 12:00 PM – 24 Aug 2009 2:30 AM

Info: The Scientwists Science Show and round Robin Science activities. 1 hour Astronomy themed Science Show with Rocket launch for the whole school followed by round robin science activities including Martian Snot and Rockets
Contact: Catherine Peach or Lana Durie
info@thescientwists.com.au
0358871126 or 0448558977

Where: Wakool Burraboi Public school, Flinders St, Wakool NSW

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Frontiers of Science

This brilliant science comic series appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald from 1962 to 1987.

A display of original artwork and reproductions from the Frontiers of Science comic series. This long-running comic strip covered space travel, Relativity, climate change and dozens of other science issues at a time when the first satellite was being launched, humans were landing on the moon, and the nuclear arms race was in full swing. The comic strip was the result of an unlikely alliance between two men from utterly different worlds. Professor Stuart Butler was a theoretical physicist at the University of Sydney and Bob Raymond was a journalist, writer, filmmaker and executive producer of ABC TV’sFour Corners program. The black and white artwork has a stunning retro look and the comics makes fascinating reading today, 40 years on. The comic strip ran for 30 years, was syndicated to hundreds of overseas newspapers and translated into 12 languages.

When: August 10 – August 29: Open weekdays only, except also open Saturday 29 August.
Where: ABC Atrium, 700 Harris St, Ultimo
Cost: Free – no booking required

Artwork kindly on loan from Rare Books and Special Collections, University of Sydney Library.

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Website: www.ultimosciencefestival.com