Southern Skies

Alt text: A long rocket with a whie body and silver pointed nose hangs in the centre of the dark room. Among the various display cases that can been seen around the room is an old, golden telescope.

Image: The Skylark rocket body hangs above the telescopes and other scientific instruments in the Southern Skies exhibition at the Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk (2, Invermay Road, Inveresk)

Explore the history of astronomy in Tasmania with the Southern Skies exhibition.

Located at the entry of the Launceston Planetarium, this exhibition is a unique look at astronomy in Tasmania, featuring objects such as telescopes and equipment used for research in the State.

Within the exhibition you will learn about the Skylark rocket, x-ray astronomy in Tasmania, the moon landing, our galaxy, historical instruments used to research the universe around us and more.

Museum at Inveresk, 2 Invermay Road

Long-term exhibition

Free entry

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