Educational Venues
Our thriving State has plenty of astronomy related activities to satisfy the most curious young minds. The following list is a sample of some of the educational venues available to school students around WA.
Gingin Observatory
Gingin Observatory is right next door to the Gravity Discovery Centre and together, both centres offer interesting, entertaining and inspiring science activities for educational excursions. Suitable for school years K-12 and Scouts of all ages. Gingin Observatory is one of the highlights of WA tourism and was even nominated in the 2010 Tourism Awards. A must see for all Sandgropers and visitors alike.
Gravity Discovery Centre
The Gravity Discovery Centre (GDC) is the public arm of the Australian International Gravitational Observatory (AIGO). Being much more than a tourist destination, the GDC is a cathedral of science, with soaring ceilings, magnificent murals and stunning exhibits. It is an unmissable sight.
Perth Observatory
The Perth Observatory is Australia’s oldest continually operating observatory, having provided Western Australians with an international-class research and educational facility. In addition to its research contribution, the star-gazing and information sessions for the public are invaluable.
Horizon - The Planetarium
The indoor theatre that presents high tech multi-media shows about our night sky, the solar system and beyond. The digital projection system accurately displays stars, planets and other celestial bodies on its dome screen, allowing you to journey through space without ever leaving your seat.
Astronomy Education Services
Drawing on a total of 10 years experience heading up the Public Outreach and Education at the Perth Observatory, lecturing for ECU Joondalup, UWA Extensions and other education institutions, AES guarantees accurate, up to date information delivered at the appropriate level of education.
Spacedome
The Spacedome is a small transportable planetarium, consisting of an inflatable dome, a star projector and other assorted pieces of multi media equipment which allow the presenter to take you on a unique sight and sound experience exploring the night sky. The is held up entirely by air – providing an interesting science experience in itself.
The Zadko Telescope
The Zadko Telescope is a robotic optical telescope providing a unique opportunity for high school students to get involved in the world of astronomy research. Perth has been chosen as to host the Zadko Telescope, due to its unique viewing position on the globe - a truly great asset for WA astronomy.
CosmoDome Mobile Planetarium
The films which are shown inside the CosmoDome are the same big budget productions played at major museums and planetariums throughout the world. The mobile nature of the CosmoDome gives students at both metro and country schools easy access to these shows.
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