AstroLight Festival 2018

AstroLight Festival is back for 2018!

The Space Association of Australia is delighted to participate in this years' event. Scienceworks comes alive after-hours for an all-ages festival featuring astronomers, scientists, stargazers and artists to present a night starring astronomy and light.

Enjoy a special evening talks and performances for all ages, Planetarium and Lightning Room shows, plus an array of hands-on optics activities and stargazing (weather permitting).

This year we're rocketing into space with exciting speakers talking about human spaceflight, the Australian Space Agency, and where Australia is headed in this accelerating industry.

International Space Station Flight Controller Andrea Boyd and former astronaut trainer Dr Gail Iles will discuss the future of human spaceflight and what it’s like to hang out in zero gravity.

Later in the evening, Andrea will be joined by Dr Naomi Mathers to talk all things space industry including the burgeoning Australian Space Agency, satellite technologies, and other applications of space science.

Stay up to do with the Astrolight Blog or join the Facebook event.
 

Main stage schedule

• 6.30pm–7pm: AstroLight official opening and show
• 7.15pm–7.45pm: Andrea Boyd and Dr Gail Iles on human spaceflight
• 8pm–8.30pm: Speakers to be announced
• 8.45pm–9.45pm: Andrea Boyd and Naomi Mathers on the space industry

Energy Lab stage schedule, further speakers, stalls, and activities to be announced!
 

Food and drink

Bar, café and food trucks serve up intergalactic treats all night.
 

Getting here

Free parking is available at Scienceworks after 5pm.

We encourage using public transport. Scienceworks is just a 10 minute walk from Spotswood train station.

More information here.

Please note tickets must be purchased from ScienceWorks to attend. Prices $12-$25