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About the Author – This web site is written and created by Chris Hilder, an astronomy educator from Port Chalmers, New Zealand. Chris began developing hands-on astronomy activities in 1998 when teaching astronomy at Dunedin College of Education.

Chris has also enthralled audiences at several festivals with his science-based theatre presentations:

The shows have always been a sell out success, with audiences clamouring for more. – Emma Ramsay, Programme Manager, International Science Festival.

In response to requests to make his material available to a wider audience, Chris has developed this web site as a "Do-It-Yourself" form of his most popular presentations.





Publisher of this Web Site – This web site is published by the Magic Lantern Company. We are a small company involved in publishing and event production in Port Chalmers, New Zealand.

Contact Details: Magic Lantern Company
Magic Lantern Company
9 Slant Street
Careys Bay
Port Chalmers
New Zealand
Phone ++64 (3) 472 7541

Email: Chris Hilder

How the web site operates – The material on this web site is protected by copyright. Some of the resources are available to subscribers only, while many can be freely accessed for evaluation or private (non-commercial) use. Subscribers can download high quality, ready-to-print versions of all the resources, and receive a licence to freely copy and use the resources for educational purposes at the one organisation. More details about subscribing.





CHRIS WITH HIS TABLE-TOP PLANETARIUM

Your questions comments and suggestions are welcomed.
Please email web site editor Chris Hilder .




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