Destination Universe
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From the Brisbane night sky to the far reaches of the cosmos, join us for a mission of discovery as the Planetarium astronomers take you on a journey through the virtual universe.
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Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Mt Coot-tha
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, 152 Mt Coot-tha Road, Mt Coot-tha
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Destination Universe
From the Brisbane night sky to the far reaches of the cosmos, join us for a mission of discovery as the Planetarium astronomers take you on a journey through the virtual universe.
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