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Launch: Balloon to the Edge of Space

17 August 2018 @ 11:00 am1:00 pm

Free

Celebrate National Science Week with a trip to space!

This workshop will be a fun and interactive exploration of space, technology and how space impacts our modern life.

This will culminate in the launch of a high altitude balloon – fitted with a camera balloon that we will send to the edge of space. This involves a helium weather balloon with a payload that includes a GPS tracker (to follow the journey), a camera to capture the action, and a little space traveller toy. We expect the balloon to reach ~ 30km before bursting and descending with a parachute back to Earth.

For teachers or groups – please confirm via email to Julian O’Shea so we know who to expect and to arrange any logistics.

*Balloon launch subject to weather conditions and CASA approval.

Details

Date:
17 August 2018
Time:
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
www.facebook.com/events/721713234827096/

Venue

twistED
2 Radcliffe Street
Echuca, VIC 3564 Australia

Organiser

Julian O’Shea
Phone
0400 260 565
Email
julian@unbound.edu.au

Other

Event type:
Activity
Suitable for:
Everyone
Topic:
Innovation and technology, Space and astronomy
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