Take a trip to Mars

Looking for a different destination for your school holidays?  Why not go to Mars?

Experience another world through the eyes of robotic explorers in Swinburne Astronomy Productions’ new 3D movie Mars .

Through incredibly detailed terrain models and high-resolution stereo photographs from key NASA missions, you can  join the search for signs of life on the Red Planet in stunning High Definition 3D.  It’s the closest thing to going there yourself.

The 3D movie was produced at Swinburne's Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing and combines scientific astronomical data and simulations with realistic animations.

Event details: 

Venue: Swinburne Virtual Reality Theatre.
Cost: $10 per person (including GST)
Session times:

• 11am, Tuesday 17 January
• 11am, Wednesday 18 January
• 2pm, Wednesday 18 January
• 11am, Tuesday 24 January
• 11am, Wednesday 25 January
• 2pm, Wednesday 25 January 

Bookings are essential and can be made with Elizabeth Thackray on (03) 9214 5569 or astrotour@swin.edu.au. Please arrive at least five to 10 minutes before the advertised start time.

View the trailer on YouTube or visit the AstroTours website for further information