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Planetarium

7 April, 20218 January, 2018 by Brent Brian

The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium is located at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens , with an observatory and a 12.5 metre diameter projection dome. Access to the Planetarium is free, where you can look at the displays in the foyer and the gallery around the perimeter of the skydome, and the mini theatre near the foyer. The … Read more

Kingaroy Observatory

18 September, 202320 December, 2017 by Brent Brian

Kingaroy Observatory was originally the Maidenwell Astronomical Observatory, opening in 2004. It was moved to Kingaroy, re-opening in June 2015 to have more accommodation options close by. The host astronomer James Barclay has over 65 years experience in science. Funded by James and his wife Lyn, it is the largest self-funded astro tourism business in … Read more