ARMAGH
PLANETARIUM TEAM VISITS GALWAY SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
FESTIVAL
For
the third year in succession the Armagh Planetarium
Educational Outreach Team was delighted to
be asked to take part in the Galway Science
and Technology Festival. Organised by the
Galway
Education Centre and sponsored by Medtronic
this festival has grown to become one of the
most popular science festivals in Ireland.
This year was no exception with over 16,000
people participating in events throughout
the week.
(LEFT)
DIRECTOR DR TOM MASON PERFORMS KEYHOLE SURGERY
AIDED BY TWO TRAINEE SURGEONS. DON'T TRY
THIS AT HOME!
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on image for a larger view.
Dr
Mason enhanced the usual astronomy related
shows with a innovative new science workshop
which introduced 'Keyhole Ken'. Ken is a special
dummy into which a pinhole camera can be inserted
in order to see his organs such as his intestine
and heart. By pretending to be surgeons children
had a wonderful time exploring Ken's internal
parts and in doing so learning about how their
own hearts work and the technological advances
which help to keep us healthy.
(LEFT)
LEISURELAND WAS THE VENUE FOR THE PUBLIC
OPEN DAY OF THE FESTIVAL.
(RIGHT)
ASTRONAUT MICHEL TOGNINI IS GREETED BY PRESENTER
ROBERT HILL.
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The
Stardome planetarium was as popular as ever
with presenters Julie Thompson and Robert
Hill giving 40 star shows throughout the week.
Audiences ranged in ability from primary school
aged pupils through to adults and the StarDome
was even visited by astronaut Michel Tognini.
Michel is the head of the ESA astronaut division
and is a veteran of two spaceflights, MIR
1 and STS-93.
(LEFT)
PRESENTER JULIE THOMPSON TRAVELLED OUT TO
LOCAL SCHOOLS WITH THE STARDOME PLANETARIUM.
