Name: Soton Astrodome | Mobile Planetarium (Science and Engineering Day)
Start: 2026-03-14T10:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-14T16:30:00+00:00
Location: Building 46, Room 5081

Soton Astrodome | Mobile Planetarium (Science and Engineering Day)

Experience an interactive tour of the night sky and learn all about planets, stars and aurora in the 'Soton Astrodome' mobile planetarium.
About this Event

Experience an interactive tour of the night sky and learn all about planets, stars and aurora in the 'Soton Astrodome' mobile planetarium!
Step inside the University of Southampton's inflatable planetarium and explore the wonders of astronomy and the night sky with our astronomers. Discover their research, gain a glimpse into their day‑to‑day work, and enjoy the chance to ask them your questions.
This activity includes a 45 minute planetarium show, featuring a visually awesome film called 'We are Astronomers', followed by a live interactive tour of the sky in the Stellarium planetarium software.

Show Times: 11:00; 12:10; 13:10 ;14:10; 15:20

Run Time: 50 minutes

Suitability: Recommended for age 7 years +

PLEASE NOTE:

a few additional tickets for each show will be available on the day at the Soton Astrodome in B46, Level 5, on a first-come-first-served basis.
in case the tickets for this show and other timed activities are sold out, please note that there are more than 150 other activities to enjoy during the day!

Accessibility: Expect some loud sounds, flashing images and enclosed spaces. For more information, visit our dedicated Accessibility page.

PLEASE NOTE: This ticket just gives you access to the show. If you haven't already done so, you will need to book a FREE general admission ticket for Science and Engineering Day to complete your registration to the festival, by filling the form .