The night sky holds many stories. Beyond the familiar constellations lies a rich history of mythology, identity and connection…
Have you ever wondered – or 'queer-ied' – what they are?
Among the 88 constellations recognised by the International Astronomical Union, many are based on Greek mythology – with some constellations that are trans, non-binary, or not heterosexual.
Hercules, for example, has his own constellation in the sky, and many stories of him revolve around his many relationships with both men and women.
This special Pride Month presentation guides you on a journey through outer space to explore the LGBTQIA+ stories hidden in the stars above.
About the Presenter
Dr Catriona Nguyen-Robertson (she/her) trained as an immunologist and is now an award-winning science communicator and educator. She is a Learning Facilitator at Museums Victoria, Lecturer in Science communication at The University of Melbourne, hosts her own radio show, Science Queeries, is a co-host of JOY Breakfast on JOY 94.9 and is an advocate for diversity and inclusion in STEM.
In 2024, Catriona was awarded the 7News Young Achiever Career Achievement Award, the Australian Science Communicators' Unsung Hero of Science Communication, and the Women of Colour in STEM Rising Star Award.
Last year she was inducted into the Victorian Women's Honour Roll as an Emerging Leader.
About the show
- This event is recommended for those 13 years old and above
- The location is the Launceston Planetarium at the Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk, 2 Invermay Road, Inveresk, Launceston.
Conditions of entry:
You must arrive 15 minutes before the show's start time.
• Check in at the Information Desk to collect tickets before heading around to the Planetarium foyer
• Uncollected Eventbrite tickets will be forfeited if arrival is less than 15 minutes before hand
• While face masks are no longer required, we do encourage mask wearing as extra protection in areas such as the Launceston Planetarium where visitors are unable to physically distance
• Please note that refunds are not available for Planetarium bookings