South Downs Planetarium

The South Downs Planetarium 01243 774400 An entirely volunteer-run 100-seater planetarium with shows presented by Dr. John Mason. School visits welcome!

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Thursday, 22nd August, 3:30pm - August Skies Around the World. Come to the Planetarium today for a breathtaking tour of the night sky as seen from many different parts of the world. Ticket booking and information on our website: https://t.co/Dw7iUAlTBK

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Sunday, 18th August, 3:30pm - The Moon: our Nearest Neighbour. Come and explore the moon with us at our next public show: https://t.co/ZG2kDH4Qpk

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Our next public show is on Thursday, 15th August at 3:30pm - Summertime Stars, Moon and Planets. Just a few tickets left. Book here: https://t.co/alOYEy6uZ8

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Preparations are well under way in anticipation of our exciting SPACE FAMILY FUN DAYS this weekend. We look forward to welcoming you all! Booking is advised due to demand. https://t.co/1NesaGoDpL

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Not long until our Space Family Fun Days taking place July 26, 27 and 28. A wide range of space-themed activities will be on offer, suitable for both children and their accompanying adults, including model rocket launches, special shows and VR headsets. https://t.co/1NesaGoDpL

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Sunday 21st July, 3:30pm - The Magic Of Eclipses Of The Sun And Moon. Come to the Planetarium to learn about these fascinating celestial events. Book tickets here: https://t.co/oQuZS3McXg

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Friday, 19th July, 7:30pm - Summertime Stars, Moon And Planets. Come to the Planetarium for a breathtaking tour of the night sky. Book your tickets via our website: https://t.co/iXCrvJbdbO

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Sunday 30th June, 3:30pm - Violent Sun, Space Weather, Northern Lights. Book your tickets here for our next public show. https://t.co/Pef4VXRx09

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Today, the Planetarium officially received The King’s Award for Voluntary Service from the Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex, Lady Emma Barnard. The King’s Award is the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK, and is the equivalent of an MBE. https://t.co/HZ6N4nvj7t

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Space Family Fun Days - July 26-28. Interactive space-themed activities and shows. Book your tickets on the Planetarium website: https://t.co/a95MrNhb7P

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Sunday 2nd June @ 3:30pm - Springtime Stars And Galaxies. Come and explore the cosmic 'zoo' - dwarf galaxies, giant galaxies, weird galaxies, and some with supermassive black holes. https://t.co/3ft2yIJQLS

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Friday 31st May @ 3:30pm - May Skies Around The World. Join us for our public show tomorrow. Tickets available via the Planetarium website: https://t.co/k2WqbM42ku

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Friday 24th May @ 7:30pm - come and learn about the amazing moons of the solar system. Follow the link below to book your tickets for this spectacular show. https://t.co/0f8g0N2TmU

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Friday 10th May @ 7:30pm. Book your tickets for this public show to see the latest breathtaking, full-dome images from the James Webb Space Telescope.

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Monday 6th May @ 3:30pm - Come to the Planetarium for a flight of fancy to explore our planetary neighbours and their fascinating moons. Book your tickets online here: https://t.co/a1AY2uxbcq

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Friday 26th April @ 7:30pm - Come and explore the moon with us. Book now for our public show 'The Moon, Our Nearest Neighbour'. https://t.co/ez294Cu87B

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Our next public show - Springtime Stars, Moon And Planets - is on Sunday 21st April @ 3:30pm. Come to the Planetarium for a guided tour of what's up in the starry sky at this time of the year.
https://t.co/IDTfVvQKGI

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We're getting ready for Spring visitors - therefore the Planetarium will be CLOSED during the Easter school holidays before reopening on Sunday, 21st April 2024.

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Sunday, 17th March, 3:30pm - The Fantastic Northern Lights. Come to the Planetarium to understand how eruptions on the Sun cause displays of the Northern Lights. https://t.co/cvsFUilw3s

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Sunday March 3rd at 3.30pm. Wintertime Stars, Moon And Planets: come to the Planetarium for a guided tour of what's up in the starry sky at this time of the year.
https://t.co/zVz7CNOWCa