Discovery Science and Technology Centre

Discovery Science & Technology Centre is regional Victoria's largest not for profit educational science centre and one of only seven science centres in Australia. With over 100 hands-on exhibits, Discovery activates community learning in an environment that is fun, safe and positive.

Children and adults can find themselves immersed in the world of stars at the Bendigo Planetarium; a new state of the art digital facility will make the universe open up in a whole new way! The 'MirrorDome' digital projection system allows visitors the opportunity to be guided through the cosmos, explore some amazing space science and the chance to see our place in space from a different perspective.

For more information please visit www.discovery.asn.au

Astronomy in Rushworth and District

For astronomical activities and viewing the night sky through telescopes in Rushworth and District, contact Cass Alexander, telephone 03 5856 1175.

Small groups welcome.

Space Education In-School Space-Flight Programme.

Wear a "Junior Spacesuit" - an opportunity for a lucky Astronaut Helper. Hear how astronauts go the the toilet in space! Plus other fun and interesting stories. Experience the feeling of a launch and life in space through exciting power-point displays. Learn how rockets work and how spacecraft stay in orbit. See a full-sized space suite up close. Touch real space-artifacts. Build a glider to take home.