Tuesday, 15 July 2008

WA Premier Alan Carpenter will officially open a new Cosmology Gallery at the Gravity Discovery Centre (GDC) this Wednesday July 16.

Many believe the world began with a bang so it is only fitting a new facility in Gingin that will communicate this story and others will be opened with one of the biggest electrical explosions ever created in Australia.

WHERE: Cosmology Gallery, Gravity Discovery Centre, Military Road, Gingin (for directions go to: https://www.gdc.asn.au/location.php )

WHEN: 10.30am-11.30am, Wednesday 16 July 2008

The Cosmology Gallery will use art and science to explore the creation of the universe, exploring themes such as the Indigenous dreamtime, Christian, Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim creation stories, juxtaposed with the scientific story of the creation of the universe, the stars and our home planet.

The Gallery last week won a commendation in the small projects category of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (WA) awards and will house Australia's largest projection dome as well as incorporate a purpose-built limestone gallery and exhibition centre.

Religious and cultural leaders will participate in the spectacular opening, including climbing the new Leaning Tower of Gingin, a structure from which gravitational theories can be tested in fun and creative ways.

NOTE: For more information and high-quality images, contact Professor David Blair at the Gravity Discovery Centre on 9575 7577 / 9575 7591 or 0409 687 703 or Ruby Chan on 6488 1170 or 0405 464 668.

Media references

Sally-Ann Jones (UWA Public Affairs)  (+61 8)  6488 7975  /  (+61 4) 20 790 098

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