The history of dark matter and dark energy

About 68% of the universe is made of dark energy, and dark matter is about 27% of the universe.

The rest - everything on Earth, everything ever observed with all of our instruments, all normal matter - adds up to less than 5% of the universe.

Come to think of it, maybe it shouldn't be called "normal" matter at all... since it is such a small fraction of the known universe.

But what is it, and how did we come to learn about its existence? Come join us in this young stars session to find out.

Suitable ages: 6-12+

But if you're older and interested, join anyway!

Timezone: Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne [AEDT]

Format: In-Person, and Online via Zoom
 

Registrations

For ACT Residents joining us in person

• A small number of ACT residents will be able to join us in-person
• The venue will be ANU Physics Link Studio
• Please register a ticket for every person attending
• Multiple children from one family can attend
• Each student must have a registered ticket
• Parents must register a ticket for themselves also
• Parents or guardians must accompany students i.e. no drop-offs
• We encourage only 1 parent/guardian per family/student to attend
• Register using the ''In-Person: ACT'' ticket on Eventbrite

COVID Safety

We will be observing COVID-safe protocols

• We encourage you to bring your own hand sanitisers etc.
• Wearing of masks indoors in encouraged.
• If you wake up with COVID like symptoms, please refrain from attending
• Latest ACT Government Guidelines available here

For People Outside Australian Capital Territory

• Going to space needs thousands of people to run things globally
• You can join us via Zoom Live at the same time as ACT residents
• Register using the ''Online'' ticket on Eventbrite