The Holy Star Pop-up Planetarium Show
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EmailBlending Christmas mystery with cosmic discovery, this show is perfect for families and sky-gazers aged 9 and older! This pop-up planetarium show is an immersive film on a 360-degree screen.
Step into a world of wonder as the planetarium opens to unveil the stunning night sky. Witness a breathtaking sunset, and as the sky darkens, let your eyes feast on more than 1,300 twinkling stars, the ribbon-like Milky Way, and the fleeting magic of shooting stars.
Next, dive into the 22-minute immersive film, "The Holy Star" (produced in the UK). Was the Star of Bethlehem a miracle, a myth, or something else?
Discover the awe-inspiring possibilities as we journey through time exploring comets, novae, supernovae, and more. The film wraps you in 360-degree visuals of ancient scenes and animations.
We cap off this intriguing experience with a short Q&A session. Do you have questions about the Christmas Star or other cosmic wonders? Ask away! The planetarium dome will be filled with spellbinding visuals that make the answers come alive.
Learn, marvel, and celebrate the holiday season in a whole new light and join your host under the stars!
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 is unfortunately not possible to accommodate wheelchair users at this event.
Age restrictions: 9+
| Adult (adults and children age 12+) | £7 |
| Child (children age 11 and younger) | £5 |
| Senior Citizen | £5.40 |
| Student (please bring ID) | £5.40 |
| Concession (registered disabled, registered carers, and NHS workers) | £5.40 |
| Family group (2 adults / 2 children) | £22 |
| Family group (1 adult / 3 children) | £20 |
What people are saying
Dec 2024
Wonderful experience, educational and magical. Will recommend to others and thanks to the host by...
Dec 2024
Such a brilliant idea to put a planetarium in a Christian chapel and discuss the Star of Bethlehe...
Dec 2023
brilliantly executed, informative, interesting, thought provoking.
How to get there
Facilities
- Family friendly
- Parking
- Toilets
- Wheelchair accessible
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 taking off shoes and a brief introduction
- - 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.
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You'll be hosted by
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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