Libraries Tasmania Research Fellowship
a day ago
- Received a 2026 Libraries Tasmania Research Fellowship for a project on Tasmania's space history, spanning from the 1840 Rossbank Observatory to modern interplanetary spacecraft tracking.
- The research will explore the connection between convict-era astronomy and contemporary deep-space tracking in Hobart, using state archives.
- Acknowledged Libraries Tasmania and supporters, praising Tasmania's world-class archives and the fellowship program.
- Congratulated other 2026 recipients: Liz Tew (Aboriginal Fellowship), Robert Jarman (Writing Fellowship), and Sam George-Allen (Writing Fellowship).
- Plans to share more as the research progresses, highlighting the rich but little-known space history of Tasmania.