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**NOTE: CONTAINS FLASHING IMAGERY - If you have a condition such as Photosensitive Epilepsy or any other condition that makes you photosensitive to lighting effects this Planetarium show may not be suitable for you. Visitor discretion is advised.**
"The Sun, Our Living Star" reveals the impact our star has on every aspect of our lives here on Earth.
The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the energy source that drives our winds, our weather and all life.
The passage of the Sun’s fiery disc across the sky — day by day, month by month — was the only way to keep track of time for countless past civilisations. Don’t be fooled by the terminology; although it is a typical dwarf star, the Sun consumes 600 million tons of hydrogen each second and is 500 times as massive as all the planets combined.
Discover the secrets of our star in this planetarium show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface in an immersive full-dome format.
Tickets are £8.00 for an adult and £6.40 for a child (4-15). Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.
Suitable for: Ages 4 and over. Aimed at Teens/Adults. Not suitable for children aged 3 and under.
Note: A planetarium ticket does not include the opportunity to visit our observatory building or look through our telescope.
For observatory visits, please look at one of our open evenings or open days.