After Dark
A chance for adults to enjoy a child-free exploration of the hands-on exhibition floors and bespoke show in the planetarium.
An evening where adults are able explore their own curiosity in science with full access to the hands-on exhibition floors and the opportunity to enjoy a bespoke presenter-led planetarium show on a topic that changes monthly.
The Hub Cafe & Bar will be open for drinks and light snacks.
Event schedule:
17:00 Centre closes to day visitors
18:30 Centre opens for After dark event; exhibition floors and bar open
20:20 Planetarium doors open
20:30 Live presenter-led planetarium show exploring of monthly topic (approx 45 minutes + time for Q&A with presenter afterward)
22:00 Event ends
2019-20 Monthly dates and topics
14 September - Rocky Planets
12 October - Gas Giants
9 November - Dwarf Planets
7 December - Moons
4 January - Asteroids and Comets
1 February - Satellites and Robotic Explorers
7 March - Exoplanets
4 April - Life
2 May - Life cycle of stars
6 June - Milky Way
4 July - Time
1 August - Origins of the universe
Tickets
£12.50 per person (50% discount for Annual Pass holders).
Strictly ages 18yr+. If you're lucky enough to look younger, please bring ID.
Advisory
Visual warning: as with all planetarium shows, these include large moving images which may affect people with photosensitive epilepsy, balance disorders and/or extreme motion sickness.