BIG ASTRONOMY

 

Suitable for school years 7+/ Adults / Families 

Film length: 30 mins

 

It takes many people with diverse backgrounds, talents, and skills to run a world-class observatory.

 

Meet a few of these people as they share the wonder of the sky—and the excitement of discovery. Explore the world-class observatories nestled in northern Chile’s mountains and learn why Chile, with its beautiful mountain ranges and clear, cloudless skies create an ideal environment for studying the cosmos.

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Our school planetarium show includes a guided ‘What’s in the sky tonight’ presentation and a Solar System walkthrough covering relevant aspects of the NSW syllabus.