What do you get when you combine astronomy, dance, music, animations, photography and Indigenous culture? We aren't really sure yet, but during National Science Week 2019, we will find out!
U4D is a unique journey of discovery through space and time – the Universe in 4 Dimensions, brought to you by ASTRO 3D and National Science Week.
In a rare intersection of dance and astronomy, the ARC Centre for All Sky Astrophysics in 3 Dimensions (ASTRO 3D) is teaming up with choreographer Liz Lea, Indigenous violinist and dancer, Eric Avery, photographer Jen Brown and animator James Josephides to create a unique journey through the Universe.
Starting from soon after the Big Bang, 13.8 billion years ago, we will travel through time and space – interpreting phenomenon like the Epoch of Reionisation, star and galaxy formation, galaxy evolution and the Milky Way.
Science and art will collide like never before – dance, music, photography, computer simulations and indigenous storytelling will all form part of a workshopped performance piece.
We will tell the science story of ASTRO 3D research, by combining multi-media and the arts in a way never seen before.
Tickets are available for the performance at the QL2 Theatre, Gorman Arts Centre in Canberra on Saturday 17 August at 7pm.
First held in 1997, National Science Week has become one of Australia's largest festivals. Last year saw a staggering 1.2 million people participate in over 2100 events and activities.
In 2019, National Science Week events will be held right throughout Australia—from world's first global Indigenous hackathon 'INDIGI HACK' to 'Dr Dolphin' and his bottlenose friends in Adelaide, and from marking the Moon landing in Sydney to the science queens of Kings Park in Perth—with everything including science festivals, music and comedy shows, expert panel discussions, interactive hands-on displays, open days and online activities.
The festival is proudly supported by the Australian Government; partners CSIRO, the Australian Science Teachers Association and the ABC; and media sponsors including Cosmos and Science Illustrated.
National Science Week 2019 will run from 10-18 August. Event details can be found at www.scienceweek.net.au.
