Planetarium

South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre

25 locals recommend,

Tips from locals

Rosalind
March 6, 2020
Fantastic Proper Planetarium. Check online what is being shown/times. 15 mins walk
Janet
September 18, 2022
Considered to be one of the best in Europe!
Crystal
August 5, 2022
Experience the magic of the night sky in a comfortable 96 seat auditorium projecting nearly 4,500 stars and other celestial objects onto the dome. Live expert commentary by a professional astronomer.
Anita
October 6, 2019
The South Downs Planetarium Science Centre offers a 100 seat Star Theatre, with planetarium projector and 10m dome. Kids can experience convincing celestial events with fascinating commentary, without the usual stargazing frustrations of unexpected cloud cover and light pollution. See eclipses, comets, meter showers, shooting stars and much more. Shows regularly held include: Hubble's Glorious Universe; The Hunt for Earth-like Planets; Magnificent Moons; Summer Skies; Meteorites, Space Rocks and Impacts; The Northern Lights and Tour of The Planets.
The South Downs Planetarium Science Centre offers a 100 seat Star Theatre, with planetarium projector and 10m dome. Kids can experience convincing celestial events with fascinating commentary, without the usual stargazing frustrations of unexpected cloud cover and light pollution. See eclipses, come…
Creydi
December 28, 2021
The South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre is an educational facility in Chichester, West Sussex, run by a team of volunteers and astronomy enthusiasts and inaugurated in 2002. "Whatever the weather come and enjoy the stunning beauty and thrill of the night sky. Experience the awesome Cosmos in comfort, together with live expert commentary by a professional astronomer. Our full dome shows feature stunning immersive video and breathtaking images. The South Downs Planetarium is a place where you can see what the night sky looks like . The Planetarium is a large room with a domed ceiling that accommodates 96 people at a time. A special star projector projects images on the dome and shows the stars and other objects in the night sky. Our full dome shows feature stunning immersive video and breath-taking images. We can display the night sky at any time both forward and backwards in time."
The South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre is an educational facility in Chichester, West Sussex, run by a team of volunteers and astronomy enthusiasts and inaugurated in 2002. "Whatever the weather come and enjoy the stunning beauty and thrill of the night sky. Experience the awesome Cosmos in…

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Location
off Kingsham Rd
Chichester, England