Night Sky and 360° Film (Earth's Wild Ride)
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EmailEnjoy a presenter-led guided tour of the current night sky, followed by a story about the Earth delivered from the Moon in the year 2081! Learn how to easily find the red planet Mars and the giant planet Jupiter in the sky, as well as the hottest planet Venus after sunset.
Gaze at light from a huge dying star about to explode (and that may already have done so), yet we won't know for another 700 years! Next it's time to dim the lights and begin our 360° cinema experience, where we imagine what life will be like for people born on the Moon in the not-too-distant future. For example, did you know they'll never be able to visit the Earth?
Experience a snow blizzard, an erupting volcano and a thunderstorm all in 360° - spectacular terrestrial phenomena that don't occur on the Moon. We also view a solar eclipse from the Moon, and travel back in time to see how the dinosaurs went extinct!
What to expect:
- ⦿ A presenter-led guided tour of the current night sky.
- ⦿ An exciting preview of a future colonised Moon.
- ⦿ Tips on finding Mars, Jupiter and Venus in the evening sky.
- ⦿ Learn to locate and observe light from a star that began its journey 500 years ago (and is about to explode).
- ⦿ A 360° cinema experience exploring the natural forces that shape our planet.
- ⦿ A thought-provoking discussion on what life will be like for future inhabitants of the Moon and Mars.
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.
⦿ Moving 360° imagery may cause motion sickness. Close your eyes / look away and it will pass.
⦿ Due to the size of the venue and the snug fit of the dome, it's unfortunately not possible to accommodate wheelchair users at this event [yet our events at Aerospace Bristol are wheelchair accessible].
Age restrictions: 8+
| Adult (adults and children age 12+) | £8.50 |
| Child (children age 11 and younger) | £6.50 |
| Senior Citizen | £6.50 |
| Student (please bring ID) | £6.50 |
| Concession (registered disabled, registered carers, and NHS workers) | £6.50 |
| Family group (2 adults / 2 children) | £27 |
| Family group (1 adult / 3 children) | £25 |
| Home education assoc. group (2 adults / 2 children) (please bring ID) | £25 |
| Home education assoc. group (1 adult / 3 children) (please bring ID) | £23 |
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's unfortunately not possible to accommodate wheelchair users [yet our events at Aerospace Bristol are wheelchair accessible]
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Dome Club Planetarium
Our colourful inflatable dome, located in the beautiful 45 acre garden at Arnos Vale, is home to immersive educational events and 360° planetarium shows!
Enjoy guided tours of the night sky, journey across the Solar System, and handle a famous meteorite from outer space. Ask any astronomy question you wish and have it answered with spellbinding visuals on the dome. This summer we also turn our planetarium into an aquarium!
A great day out at Arnos Vale Victorian Garden Cemetery (BS4 3EW), where you can also enjoy self-guided walks, a coffee shop and a gift shop.
Home Education groups: please contact us to arrange bespoke sessions.
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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).
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