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If I suggested that you visit The National Science and Technology Centre, built in 1988 as a joint Australian and Japanese project to celebrate the Australian Bicentenary, it would sound rather dull and technical. But if I said Whatever you do, don't miss Questacon I would be using the popular name for the same place - and believe me it is far from being dull and technical.
Questacon is a very interactive series of displays (some ongoing, but many changing often) designed to make science fun for kids of all ages. In it, you are involved in simple experiments to demonstrate science through personal discovery. As just a few examples, you can experience an earthquake, learn of the science behind fun parks, watch lightning strike, play with music and find out about acoustics, or test your latent sporting abilities. There are plenty of volunteer 'explainers' to provide any needed clarification of what things are about. Not surprisingly, it is a popular destination for school groups and usually is crowded on weekends.
Probably because the car parks are at the back, everyone seems to enter through the cafe rather than through the main entrance!
Main photo: Questacon as you approach from the carparks
Second photo: Entry via the cafe
Third photo: Questacon seen from the balloon Address: King Edward Tce, Canberra.Phone: Information 1800 020 603 receptiDirections: If driving, take the first slip lane to the left after crossing the lake on Commonwealth Ave Bridge, then continue ahead through the traffic lights. Questacon is just past the National Library. You can reach it using bus route 34.Website: www.questacon.edu.au
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CSIRO Discovery Centre is a window in to the world of scientific research, literally. Located on the Black Mountain campus of the Commonwealth Science & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), you can glimpse the world of the lab researcher through plate glass windows. Enjoy a cappucino and a glorious view over the Australian National University from the coffee shop. Visit the interactive exhibition for a small fee ($6 adult, $3 child). Leave a Comment Address: Clunies Ross Street, ActonPhone: 1300 363 400Directions: Take any inter-town express bus (route number 300-315) and get down on Barry Drive at the corner of Clunies Ross Street. Discovery Centre is on the nortwest corner of the intersection.Website: http://www.csiro.au/csiro/content/standard/pps7a,,.html
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 A striking example of what you
might see by iandsmith, 1 more photos
Though I enjoy it, it's fair to suggest it's aimed more at children and if you have them in tow, this is a worthwhile place to spend some time. Somewhere between 1-2 hours should pull you up, depending on how curious your children are.
They'll undoubtedly love the moving dinosaurs, guaranteed to scare the wits out of your three year old, on the ground floor, and they'll surely never forget the lightning strike, on cue around every thirteen minutes, about halfway through the building.
It was $14AUS per adult and half for kids when I visited but families can get discounts. Leave a Comment Address: King Edward Terrace, ParkesPhone: 6270 2800Directions: South side of Lake Burley Griffin, between the two bridgesWebsite: www.questacon.edu.au
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 Note, the girl in red is
standing next to me - go by iandsmith,
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In the second picture I'm actually heading towards the exit and, en route on this suspended walkway, they have a revolving mirror that totally surrounds you givng you the impression that you are actually turning. Leave a Comment
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 Crash dummies like this
one go around the museum by AusPinay
Plenty of science exhibits are on offer, plus loads of hand on displays, activities, experiments, gadgets, etc. There are always something different- shows and roving crash dummies and fairies, etc.
My budding scientists who not surprisingly are very good in this subject in their respective grade/year/ career (hubby is a great computer programmer, ask his workmates) that we continuously do our best to explore more challenging pursuits and visits to this place are always a must!
Some regular exhibits are Eaten Alive, Awesome Earth, Wavelength, Mini Q, and more. Birthday parties are accepted here too for those lucky Canberra locals!
We are already planning another trip there as we still got family tickets which don't expire till April 2009!
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The Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
has recently been the focus of attention as it relayed pictures of Mars, transmitted by NASA's Pathfinder mission. At the Canberra Space Centre you can see space memorabilia. Check out what the well-dressed astronaut wears on the moon and view a piece of the Moon. A real must for everyone who is interest in space research.
Canberra's tracking station is one of three Deep Space Communication Complexes (DSCC), which make up the global Deep Space Network (DSN) of radio antennas. The DSN's three Deep Space Communication complexes are positioned approximately 120 degrees apart to give maximum global coverage. These complexes are located in Goldstone (Mojave Desert, California, USA), near Madrid (Spain) and
Tidbinbilla (ACT, Australia). Visit also the live web cam.
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Canberra Space Dome is a Planetarium and an observatory. The planetarium is state of the art with reclining seats, 360 degree dome ceiling and 1 million dollar projector. The observatory has some fairly big telescopes which let you peep at the stars and moons in our universe.
There is not much to do in Canberra but this place is definately worth a visit if you have an evening to kill. Leave a Comment Address: Hawdon Place, Dickson, ACT 2602Phone: +61 02 6249 7817Directions: The Canberra Space Dome & Observatory are located just 5 minutes from the city centre in the Canberra suburb of Dickson, Australia, on the same site as The Downer Club (the Canberra Tradesmen’s Union Club).Website: http://www.ctuc.asn.au/planetarium/
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A fantastic ! hands on Science and Technology Centre.
Don't miss the gravity ride, meet the Aborigine and feel what it's like to be in a Cyclone and an earthquake. DON'T MISS IT. Leave a Comment Directions: King Edward Terrace Parkes ACT 2600 Opposite the State Library 2.6 kms from the city centre Hours: 9am-5pm (closed Christmas Day) Price: $10 adult, $5 child, $6.50 con, $28 familyOther Contact: Tel: 02 6270 2800, groups 02 627
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Visit Questacon (The National Science and Technology Centre) if you get the chance. It is heaps of fun - you can be a kid for the day and get away with it! :) Or if you have kids then they will love it!
Opening hours are 9 am to 5 pm every day of the year except Christmas Day. Leave a Comment
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The interactive science centre is an amazing place for kids and adults.The interesting models and the whole ensemble is a good way to spend a day.Their closing hours are 5 p.m. and so make sure you go there well in advance.There is a small coffe shop that sells snacks and drinks and also a shop selling science kits and soveniers.
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