Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
- Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
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name = Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
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latitude = -27.475732
longitude = 152.976964
established = 1978
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location = Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Toowong, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
type = Planetarium
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website = [http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/planetarium/ Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium]
The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium is a planetarium located on the grounds of Brisbane Botanic Gardens in the suburb of Toowong, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, and was opened in 1978.
The Planetarium is named after Sir Thomas Brisbane, governor of New South Wales (1821 - 1825), and well known astronomer of the southern skies. The Planetarium is located about 5km from the Central Business District, and is administered by the Brisbane City Council.
The Planetarium features the 12.5m Cosmic Skydome (hemispherical planetarium theatre) with a Zeiss star projector and a digital dome projection system; an observatory containing a permanently-mounted Zeiss 15cm refractor and other instruments; extensive photographic and model displays in its Foyer and Gallery including the 1969 Moon landing, the Space Shuttle, and Mars expeditions, as well as a free Foyer Theatrette. The Planetarium runs regular shows in the Cosmic Skydome for public and school groups, observing sessions in the observatory and occasional public field nights.
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External links
* [http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/planetarium/ Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium] - official website
* [http://www.stbp.ramib.net/pages.cgi?id=4 Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium] - "Friends of the Brisbane Planetarium" website
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