Can you build a Space Lander that will keep our marshmallow astronauts safe as they touch down on a distant planet? Learn all about our Solar System at the library, we will find out about our favourite planets, and build a model Solar System together.
Join Astrophysicist Dr Jessie Christiansen as she takes us on a tour of some of the more fantastic exoplanet discoveries we have made, including some famous, fan-favourite fictional planets brought to life. Timings: 6.15pm Lecture by Dr Jessie Christiansen – Mt Pleasant Primary School – Free 7.30pm Walk to Ballarat Observatory (5min) or Drive for…
Local secondary aged students are invited to hear from Astrophysicist Dr Jessie Christiansen Jessie has been called the “Tomb Raider of exoplanet research”. Working at the NASA Exoplanet Science Institute at Caltech, Jessie searches for, studies, and catalogues extrasolar planets – planets orbiting other stars. Her main research focuses on using the thousands of exoplanets…
