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Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium curator Mark Rigby retires but stargazing will never end TueTuesday 2 updated TueTuesday 2 Mark Rigby has been fascinated by the stars since he was a child. ( Share Print text only Cancel After 36 years at the helm of the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, well-known curator and passionate space enthusiast Mark Rigby is retiring. Throughout his career under the cosmic skydome at Mount Coot-Tha, Mr Rigby presented about 15,000 shows, inspiring an estimated audience of 1 million people. Dubbed the "Star Man" by his colleagues, Mr Rigby said in later years his atten...

The man who got a ‘planet’ named after Brisbane set to retire We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss Save Normal text size Advertisement Brisbane has a planet named in its honour, thanks to the curator of the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Mark Rigby, who is retiring after 36 years at the popular Mt Coot-tha astronomy centre. The “minor planet” is asteroid 5277, first discovered in 1988 and named after Brisbane in 2009. Lord mayor Adrian Schrinner said Mr Rigby had passed on an “extensive knowledge of the galaxyâ€�...

Äkta Norr’s ‘Made in England’ Collection British heritage rooted in Northern resilience... Introducing Äkta Norr, a contemporary, Manchester-based menswear label rooted in British workwear and fine craftsmanship. Designed by Mark Rigby and Olly Lloyd-Taylor, the team are building their brand on boxy silhouettes, intricately designed, hand sewn details and ethically sourced materials.  Released at the end of 2020, the ‘Made in England’ collection has been designed with versatility in mind. In covetable shades of midnight blue, natural be...

Share this article Äkta Norr is a Manchester-based menswear label that focuses on combining classic boxy outerwear with detailed characteristics. Priding itself on northern resilience, the brand presents its debut collection entitled “Made in England”, an ode to English heritage and contemporary designs. Designed by London-based designer Mark Rigby, the collection works as a complete layering system. Designed to be worn alongside the other for a visibly layered look, smocks, shirts, utility vests and pants have been elegantly constructed by hand in the heart of Manchester. Shades of “M...