Sydney Observatory, Sydney, NSW Videos
Videos by Sydney Observatory in Sydney. on Gadigal land, a national point of connection and research of astronomy, meteorology and science
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'Space isn’t just a resource for us to use as much as we like. We actually have to think of what rights space has and what we are leaving for future generations.’ - Dr Alice Gorman On 29 November 1967, Australia became the third nation to design and launch a satellite into Earth's orbit from within its own borders. WRESAT, a joint venture of the Weapons Research Establishment and the University of Adelaide, completed 642 orbits and transmitted scientific information to tracking and research stations around the world. It re-entered Earth’s atmosphere on 10 January 1968, burning up over the Atlantic Ocean. Space archaeologist Dr Alice Gorman discusses the accumulation of satellites and debris in the Earth’s orbit and our responsibilities to space, with space debris visualisations from Dr Stuart Grey and Leolabs. Watch the full film – 🔗 https://powerhouse.com.au/stories/space-archaeology Commissioned by Powerhouse and Investment NSW 📹 Excerpt of Weapons Research Establishment Project WRESAT (1967), National Archives of Australia, NAA: D4994, 1526007
Southern Sky Livestream – Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith
Stroll through the cosmos with Astrophysicist Dr Lisa Harvey-Smith.
Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith is an award-winning astrophysicist and the Australian Government’s Women in STEM Ambassador. Lisa’s research investigates the birth and death of stars, colliding galaxies and cosmic magnetic fields.