With
National Science Week 2012 just around the corner, 11-19 August, and the Australian Antarctic Division celebrating a centenary
of Antarctic expeditions there is no shortage of polar inspired
events to enjoy!
Dots
on the Rox
Title:
Dots on the Rox
Date:
Saturday, 11 August 2012, 7:30PM
Venue:
Conservatorium Recital Hall, 5 Sandy Bay Road, Hobart
Scientists
from the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) and
musicians from the University of Tasmania Conservatorium of Music
have collaborated to create a unique musical experience inspired by
the tracking of southern elephant seals. Free Entry
More
information at:
Cas
and Jonsey 'Extreme South' Australian Tour
Title:
Cas and Jonesy 'Extreme South' Australian Tour:
Date and Venue: Various around Australia ***Canberra, Wednesday, August
8th***
Tickets:
General Admission $29.70 (+$0.30 booking fee)
Student Concession $19.70 (+$0.30 booking fee)
On
Australia Day 2012, 'Cas' and 'Jonesy' became the first and youngest
pair of adventurers to trek unsupported from the edge of Antarctica
to the South Pole and back. Come join them for a night of adventure
as they recount their history-making journey.
For
venue dates and ticket bookings visit:
Art
installation - Mirage Project by David Burrows
Title:
Mirage Project [iceberg] (David Burrows, 2011 Australian Antarctic
Division Arts Fellow, Visual Artist)
Date:
3 August - 22 September 2012
Venue:
Federation Square, Corner Swanston Street & Flinders
Street, Melbourne, Victoria
David
Burrows spent seven weeks capturing the beauty of Antarctica's
icebergs in 3D using a stereoscopic camera system. The installation
uses strategically positioned binocular shaped viewers to recreate
the actual scale of icebergs. Free of charge
Installation
details:
Artist
website:
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