Public Astronomy Night
Anthony Tong Lee
The main subject here is the 26 metre antenna that was taken in August 2016 during an open night at the Mount Pleasant Radio Observatory. The main interest for me on the night was the optical telescopes pointed at the moon, planets, and star clusters. We also managed to hear from and talk with the radio telescope operators about their ongoing research.
BEAKER STREET SCIENCE PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE
This photograph was a finalist in Beaker Street’s annual Science Photography Prize. This highly-respected prize invites amateur and professional photographers to showcase the wonders of our extraordinary part of the world — which is teeming with science and scientists. Finalist images are displayed at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery during Beaker Street Festival each August, with great prizes on offer for Judges’ and People’s Choice winners.
The Beaker Street Science Photography Prize is sponsored by Pennicott Foundation — thank you crew! It would not be possible without the support of Full Gamut, Tasmania’s premier fine art printers, as well as the wonderful Tasmanian businesses who donate prizes.
