Cosmic Dome Mobile Planetarium

The Cosmic Dome is a mobile planetarium giving children and adults a memorable experience discovering the stars and constellations found in the sky.

The Dome is popular with schools and science festivals and is also available to hire for activity groups as well as for family and corporate events.

The only requirement for the Cosmic Dome is a hall or room that has a flat surface of not less than 6m x 6m and a height of no less than 3.5m, with a standard power supply nearby.�

Day & Night
Duration 45 Minutes
Primary 1-4

What makes day and night? Where does the sun go at night? Why do we sometimes see half a moon? This show demonstrates the movement of the Sun across the sky during the day in summer and winter. Discover how to find the Plough, the North Star, Orion, Betelgeuse and Sirius in the night sky and relate them to the Greek constellations.

CfE:�� Science: Space

Night Sky
Duration 45 Minutes
Primary 4-7

Learn about the constellations and stars including Orion, Betelgeuse, Taurus, Leo, Draco and Pegasus. Discover how they move during the night and with the changing seasons. Hear the amazing story of Perseus and Andromeda. Find out which planets are currently visible and where to find them and understand the phases of the moon and the seasons.

CfE:�� Science: Space; Forces

Light & Sound
Duration 45 Minutes
Primary 4-7

Can we see in the dark? How does music work? This show explores the principles of light, including reflections, shadows, rainbows and mixing of coloured light and paint. The science of sound is also explored including vibrations, hearing and pitch. Finally, changes in the speed of light and sound are used to answer the question: How far are we from a thunder storm?

CfE:�� Science: Vibrations and Waves

"An excellent presentation - well aimed at children's interests and abilities." P6 teacher

"Nothing could be better than this." P6 student

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