Euroscience at Questacon. 11-15 July 2016

Euroscience at Questacon. 11-15 July 2016

Come to a spectacular EuroScience show and discover the past, present and future of European science and technology; from the heroes of European science history through to the construction of the world’s most powerful laser!

Balloonatic

Explore the science and history of hot air balloons in Europe. From hot air ballooning to balloons in space, the Montgolfier brothers’ first piloted ascent and Felix Baumgartner’s record ascent and leap.

Suitable for all ages

Marie Curie’s Notebook

A theatrical story based on excerpts from Marie Curie’s letters and workbooks. We explore the life and scientific pursuits of this extraordinary physicist and chemist, who pioneered the study of radiation.

Suitable for 10 year olds and above

European Astronomy

View astronomy through the eyes of Europe, from the early discoveries of Copernicus and Galileo, to current missions and future directions of the European Space Agency.

Suitable for 8 year olds and above

Major Laser

Discover the most powerful laser ever developed! Explore the science of lasers and learn about impressive lasers conceived and built in European laboratories in the early 20th Century.

Suitable for 8 year olds and above

die Schwerkraft

Some of the most advanced systems for detecting gravitational waves can be found across Europe. Hear about last year’s world first observation of elusive gravitational waves, and new systems that listen for evidence of the most gargantuan of collisions.

Suitable for 8 year olds and above

Q Lab guests

Throughout the week, Q Lab will play host to special guest scientists, showcasing European research and current scientific endeavours.

 

Event's programme available here.

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Date & time

Mon 11 Jul 2016, 12am – Fri 15 Jul 2016, 12am

Location

Questacon King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

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