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 all Tasmanians 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 would not be possible without the support of Full Gamut, Tasmania’s premier fine art printers and long-time sponsor of this competition. Many thanks also go to Pennicott Wilderness Journeys, which donates a generous prize for the People’s Choice winner.
