Seeing! A photon's journey across space, time and mind (Planetarium Show)
Multiple dates and times
Sherwood Observatory, NG17 5LF
Description
Follow the journey of a single photon as it is produced in a distant star, before travelling across the vast expanse of space to land on someone's retina. This fulldome planetarium show explores some of the fascinating processes of the cosmos, from astrophysics to the biology of the eye and brain.
The show is narrated by astronomer and science communicator, Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Note that this show features a mixture of astrophysics and human biology.
Tickets are £7.50 for an adult, £6 for a child (4-15) and free for children age 3 and under.
Suitable for ages 4+ . Aimed at teen/adult audiences.
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.