Lost in Space - kids take a tour of the Solar System with Dr James Murray

Take a tour of the solar system with James Murray.  Learn how to draw the planets and even make models!

When: Friday 30th September 11am
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Ages: Primary school children
Cost: $4
Bookings essential phone 97547266

Cheers, Maryanne

Is there another Earth out there? Dr James Murray discusses the possibilities and more

Astronomy is entering a golden age. We have found hundreds of planets orbiting other stars, and are finding more each day. What are these new worlds like? Is there another Earth out there? Have these and more questions answered by former professional astronomer Dr James Murray.

When: Thursday 9th June 6:30pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: $4
Bookings essential phone 97547266 or book online - Planets

Cheers, Maryanne

Supernovae and other great astronomical events with Dr James Murray

Supernovae, eclipses, comets and meteor showers. We can explain them all now but to the ancients they inspired fear and awe and portended great events on Earth. From the comet in the Bayeux tapestry to the Nativity star James Murray brings modern astronomy and ancient history together in a tour of great astronomical events

When: Thursday 11th November 6:30pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: $4
Bookings essential phone 97547266

Cheers, Maryanne

Don't miss out on the galaxies and star clusters talk. Its booking fast!

What is a galaxy? Why are they different shapes? Are galaxies just made of stars or is there something else holding everything together?

Come and learn the answers to these and more questions in an evening talk by Dr James Murray, professional astronomer and science educator.

When: Thursday 12th August 6:30pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: $4
Bookings essential phone 97547266 or book online - Galaxies and star clusters

Cheers, Maryanne

Stars talk with Dr James Murray is fully booked

Dr James Murray's talk on Stars at Boronia Library is fully booked. We currently have about 11 people on the waiting list in case of cancellations. We also have James coming to Belgrave Library on Thursday 12th August talking about Galaxies and Star Clusters.

Cheers, Maryanne

National Science Week 14th - 22nd August, 2010 - Ignite your imagination

Eastern Regional Libraries is celebrating National Science Week with a talk on Galaxies and Star Clusters by our favourite Astronomer, Dr James Murray.

When: Thursday 12th August 6:30pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: $4
Bookings essential phone 97547266 or book online - Galaxies and Star Clusters

Check out the fantastic events going on around the State during Science Week at re-science.org.au

re-science Mini-Zine Competition

re-science have a competition to let your Art and Science abilities mix by creating a mini-zine. Youhave a chance to win one of following amazing prizes:

• The chance to have dinner with a scientist in your area of interest.
• A subscription to COSMOS magazine
• A crocheted brain and many more!

The mini zine is only 8 pages long, created on a single piece of A4 paper.

Contest deadline: Entries must be in our inbox by July 31st 2010.
Categories: Primary, Secondary, Open (for anyone and everyone)

Details, zine template and folding instructions are available from the re-science website 

Cheers, Maryanne

The Planets - a tour through the Solar System

Until a few short years ago we only knew of the planets in our own solar system. We now know of at least 292 planets in 251 separate solar systems. Come and hear how these discoveries have been made and why they have revolutionised our understanding of our place in the Universe. A journey to the frontiers of scientific knowledge with professional astronomer and science educator, Dr James Murray.

When: Tuesday 25th May 7pm
Where: Lilydale Library, Anderson Street, Lilydale
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92943120

Cheers, Maryanne

Need a few more booking for Stars talk at Knox

What are the stars? Why do they shine? Why are they different colours? How do they begin and how do they end?

Discover the answers to these and more questions in a talk by Dr James Murray, professional astronomer and science presenter.

When: Friday 19th March 12noon
Where: Knox Library, 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Cost: $4
Bookings essential phone 98011422

Cheers, Maryanne

The science of science fiction

Warp speed... space battles… matter transport… artificial gravity…. universal translators… time travel. Have you ever wondered how much science fact there is in your favourite science fiction novel?

Join professional astronomer and public educator Dr James Murray on a tour of the possible and the impossible in his latest evening lecture.

When: Thursday 18th February 7pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: $4
Bookings essential phone 97547266

Cheers, Maryanne

The life of stars

What are stars? Why do they shine? Why are they different colours? How do they begin and how do they end?

Discover the answers to these and more questions in an evening talk by Dr James Murray, professional astronomer and science presenter.

When: Thursday 20th August 7pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: $4
Bookings essential phone 97547266

Cheers, Maryanne

The Moon

The Moon is a constant in our night sky. It has marked the passing of time and ruled the seas through the tides. How much do we know about our astronomical companion and what is there still to learn? On the 40th anniversary of the Moon landings learn more about the Moon in this fascinating talk by professional astronomer, Dr James Murray.


When: Wednesday 22nd July 7 pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: $4
Bookings essential phone 97547266

Cheers, Maryanne

Black holes explored with Dr James Murray

What is a black hole? Are black holes real or just science fiction? Will a black hole swallow the entire galaxy one day?

Have these questions and more answered in an evening talk by Dr James Murray, professional astronomer and educator with the CSIRO Scientists in Schools program.

Discover how these strange, exotic objects have gone from being an idle curiosity of mathematicians to becoming a key focus for astronomers around the world.

If you're curious for more information on black holes, check out the following great sites:

• Black Holes FAQ
• Hubble Site Black Holes

When: Wednesday 1st April 7pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97547266

Cheers, Maryanne

A tour through the Solar System - The Planets

Journey to the frontiers of scientific knowledge with professional astronomer and science educator, Dr James Murray. Learn about new planets and solar systems, planet formation and the early universe.

When: Thursday 13th November 7pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97547266

Cheers, Maryanne