Join Craig McTaggart every Monday from 11am to 1pm for To The Stars and Back — a fascinating journey through our planetary system, the galaxy and the wider universe.
Whether you’re a lifelong stargazer or simply curious about what lies beyond our world, To The Stars and Back invites you to look up and explore the universe from right here in the Alpine valleys.
Craig McTaggart
Craig started life in Melbourne, born at the beginning of the space age. A fifth-generation Melburnian with family origins dating back to the 1850s, his great-great-grandfather repaired the boilers on HMAS *Cerberus*, Victoria’s first warship.
Craig lived in Mount Beauty during the 1970s before returning to Melbourne to further his education. This was followed by careers in science, self-employment in horticulture, a decade in the metal trades, 25 years as a registered nurse, and finally work with a private cancer charity.
In retirement, Craig moved to Bright and now volunteers with the Tawonga Red Cross, Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre and Alpine FM.
Craig is a strong advocate for better health through improved nutrition, growing your own food, and organ and blood donation.
He also has a lifelong love of learning, particularly astronomy. *To The Stars and Back* is a natural outlet to explore and share the latest fascinating developments in our understanding of the universe.