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(CANCELLED) Rosetta

Join the comet discoverer Klim Churyumov in the story about the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth. Meet the challenges of a 10 year long mission with Rosetta spacecraft and the “Philae” lander. Become the first oneRead More

On the Blue Planet

The Earth is just one of the planets orbiting the Sun, but the only one where conditions are just right to support life. Explore the remarkable variety of life on Earth. How long has the Earth existed and what areRead More

Supermassive Black Holes

 Leading scientists come together to combine state-of-the-art observations, simulations and innovative tools to shed light on the physics of black hole formation in the context of galaxy evolution.

Sunstruck

 Take a journey to discover the wonders of our magnificent star and investigate how it has supported life on Earth for millennia.

Molecularium

A science lesson, a thrill-ride, and a magical musical adventure in a world of atoms and molecules. Aboard the Molecularium, audiences join a cast of atomic characters on an unforgettable adventure into the nanoscale universe.

The Sun Our Living Star

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,Read More

Destination Solar System

The year is 2096. Space tourism is thriving and “Space Express Tours” is the world’s leading company in space. You’ve signed up for a quick trip around the Solar System.

The Little Star That Could

 A story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search of planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to formRead More

Solstice at Stonehenge

Embark on a virtual tour of Stonehenge at the Southworth Planetarium. Just before each solstice, we conduct our popular “Stonehenge” lecture. Who built Stonehenge? What was its purpose? How much can we know about it? Join Stonehenge scholar Lawrence PriceRead More

Distant Worlds, Alien Life.

Distant Worlds, Alien Life: Explore one of the most enduring questions of humankind – are we alone? For millennia our ancestors watched the stars, questioning the origin and nature of what they saw. Still today we ask these questions, knowingRead More

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