Night Sky and 360° Film (We Are Aliens)
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Next gaze at light from a star that departed when the ancient Egyptians were building the pyramids, completing its journey in your eyes 2,600 years later! Then it's time to dim the lights and begin our 360° cinema experience, where we investigate how we know which planets could harbour life - both within our Solar System and beyond, as well as what are the requirements for life?
Discover how robots are programmed to fly to alien worlds, land on their own and then are driven by remote control from Earth. How are exoplanets (planets around other stars) discovered, and how can we determine if these worlds harbour life?
Will we ever encounter intelligent life in our galaxy or are we perhaps alone in the Universe? And could it be that we are the aliens?
What to expect:
- A presenter-led guided tour of the current night sky.
- An exciting journey with British scientists on their quest for extraterrestrial life.
- Tips on locating Mars and Jupiter together in the dawn sky, and Saturn after sunset.
- A chance to observe light from a star that began its journey during the time of the ancient Egyptians.
- A 360° cinema experience exploring potential life-harboring planets within and beyond our Solar System.
- A thought-provoking discussion on the existence of intelligent life in the galaxy and our place within the Universe.
PLEASE NOTE :
⦿ Audiences sit on foam flooring and adults may wish to bring a cushion. All children age 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult, and babies in arms go free.
⦿ The planetarium is dark when displaying the night sky, and the dome fan is a little loud during entry and exit.
⦿ Due to the size of the venue and the snug fit of the dome, it is unfortunately not possible to accommodate wheelchair users at this event.
Age restrictions: 6+
| Adult (adults and children age 12+) | £8 |
| Child (children age 11 and younger) | £6 |
| Senior Citizen | £6.40 |
| Student (please bring ID) | £6.40 |
| Concession (registered disabled, registered carers, and NHS workers) | £6.40 |
| Family group (2 adults / 2 children) | £25 |
| Family group (1 adult / 3 children) | £23 |
| Home education assoc. group (2 adults / 2 children) (please bring ID) | £23 |
| Home education assoc. group (1 adult / 3 children) (please bring ID) | £21 |
What people are saying
Aug 2024
Both grandparents and seven-year old grandson thoroughly enjoyed the experience
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How to get there
Facilities
- Family friendly
- Parking
- Toilets
- Refreshments available
On the day
- Audiences sit on foam flooring and adults may wish to bring a cushion
- All children age 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult
- Please arrive at least 5min before the start of the show, to allow time for adults to take off their shoes, and a brief introduction
- PLEASE NOTE: due to the dimensions of the room and the snug fit of the dome, it is unfortunately not possible to accommodate wheelchair users
Changes happen, don't worry
You'll be hosted by
Mario Di Maggio
Mario has over two decades experience with digital domes and planetariums, both fixed and mobile. He launched and managed the UK`s first purpose-built digital planetarium (Thinktank Science Museum, Birmingham, 2005-2013); as well as the Glasgow Planetarium, then the UK`s most expensive planetarium (2001-2004). Mario has worked as a consultant for the Guinness Book of World Records Macao Planetarium (China, 2004-2008) and the Peter Harrison Planetarium (London, 2005). Additional planetarium experience includes We The Curious (Bristol, 2000) and Armagh Planetarium (Northern Ireland, 2000-2001). Before that, Mario established and managed one of South Africa's first interactive science centre networks (KwaZuzulwazi in Durban, 1992-1999), as well as a 'simulated' planetarium at the Durban Natural Science Museum (1998-1999). Currently Mario is the owner and director Dome Club Ltd, also trading as Immersive Theatres (schools outreach).
Any questions?
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