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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

Mathematics and Sex with Clio Cresswell

Find out how to spice up your love life with mathematics from award winning mathematician and author, Dr. Clio Cresswell.

Dr. Cresswell’s childhood was spent in a bohemian house in the south of France. Always bottom of her class, she has gone on to become a specialist in the mathematics of relationships and now features regularly on television, radio and in the press. Her latest book, Mathematics and Sex can be borrowed from a number of Library branches.

When: Friday 28 August: 12.15pm – 1.00pm
Where: Ultimo Library, Crn Bulwarra Rd and William Henry Street St, Ultimo
Tickets: Free but booking essential – call (02) 9298 3110

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UTS Lifestyle Expo

When: Friday 28 and Saturday 29 August; 9am to 3pm

Cost: Free

Info: Visit the UTS Lifestyle Expo to find out the science behind your body!

Come and join the UTS Fitness Centre at its first ever Lifestyle Expo. Attractions will include free health assessments, market vendors and free healthy food samples. You can also participate in one of the many free group exercise classes put on by the UTS Fitness Centre.

Dark Science – Psyche (Adults Only)

When: Friday 28th August, 7pm – 10pm

Cost: $10

Info: This live event looks at the mental aspects of fear and pain. Suspension artists will demonstrate how hooks pushed through their skin can carry the entire weight of the body. A Bondi Ink tattooist will tattoo a willing subject while the audience can participate with spiders, coffins and ropes to get them thinking about fear. At what point, does the process of pain become pleasure? An event guaranteed to challenge the way you think.

Where: Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris St, Ultimo

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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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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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