Category: Planets
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Orange Planetarium
Rod Somerville shares his story about establishing a digital planetarium in the IAT town of Orange, NSW. Fueled by his childhood passion for astronomy, he collaborated with local enthusiasts to develop the project. On completion, the planetarium will inspire and educate both locals and visitors, and enhance regional tourism.
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Woodford Academy
In December 1874, astronomers set up a camp at Woodford Academy in the Blue Mountains to observe the Transit of Venus, an event critical for measuring the Earth-Sun distance. It was the first transit since 1769 and provided vital astronomical data to enhance our understanding of the universe.
