South Downs Planetarium
About South Downs Planetarium
South Downs Planetarium is an exciting place for people of all ages to visit. Sit back and relax. Get lost in our stunning full dome images and breathtaking videos whilst our enthusiastic lecturers take you on a mind blowing journey through space!
South Downs Planetarium Description
The Southdowns Planetarium and Science Centre is a charitable organisation set up to promote science and, in particular, Astronomy.
Based in Chichester the Planetarium provides Public Shows on Astronomy on selected days, including most Sunday, Fridays and school holidays, all presented by the very knowledgeable Dr John Mason. Its primary aim is, however, to provide educational support in science to visiting schools from West Sussex and Hampshire.
The Charitable Trust is a self funded organisation and any support you can provide is most welcome.
Visiting a public show is not only fascinating but helps support science education in the area.
Reviews
Our upper atmosphere just gets more and more interesting..........
Today's presentation: Summer Nights Shooting Stars is now SOLD OUT. No more tickets are available.
If it's clear - this should be good!
Interesting......
We second that, Tim! https://www.facebook.com/606249199414870/ posts/2001363726570070/
Wanted: Inspiring name for Europe's 2020 Mars rover! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environ ment-44889596
Beauty in the Cosmos!
This could become a naked eye object through August!!!!
News of next years Total Solar Eclipse visible from Chile.
Should be seen through your own telescope!
Look to the South East from around 10.30pm onwards......
You must see this tonight!
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Not even the clouds could dampen our Summer Star Club meeting! We would like to thank all our supporters and members and in particular, we would like to give special thanks to our furthest travelling member, Peter (pictured here alongside Dr. Mason) who travelled all the way from Wareham in Dorset!
Do you want to be part of our club? Members only pay £10 a year (£15 for families) and receive a generous discount on tickets and merchandise, our quarterly newsletter and an invite to our famous Summer and Christmas social events! Our next Star Club event is next week so join us NOW to be part of the fun! To subscribe, or to gift a subscription please call or email us on 01243774400 or sdownsplanet@btconnect.com
Nothing to be alarmed about....
As part of Selsey Walking Festival, you can attend a one-off lecture by our very own Dr. John Mason!
As part of the Selsey Walking Festival 2018, we led a fascinating guided tour of the night sky along Selsey shore tonight. Although it was a misty night, the views were stunning. Jupiter was particularly spectacular and so bright, it is visible on camera. We even waved to the astronauts onboard the ISS as it passed overhead!
Such an amazing planetarium, the staff are so knowledgeable and passionate. A must for all ages.
Such a brilliant place. Just seen the Tim Peake show and so excited to see The Star of Bethlehem
Lovely afternoon, wish I lived closer because I'd defo want to be a part of this!!
Just come back from visiting. Absolutely brilliant school trip. Caters for everyone and the staff are brilliant!! Highly recommend!
Just been to an excellent show on "the Star of Bethlehem" here. So good we are going again! A lot of interesting information, and the planetarium is able to show the sky 2000 years ago just as the Wise Men would have seen it. Dr John Mason is a truly gifted and knowledgeable presenter.
I'm booking for next week .looking forward to it.
I loved it and will be back for more , my husband couldn't resist falling asleep in your comfortable chairs!!!
Great, fun and informative
Fantastic very freindly and excellent knowlegable staff superb bookshop
Excellent facility that we have only just discovered! Loved the Tim Peake and ISS presentation on Friday evening. Will definitely come again.
All the presentations we have been to have been very interesting and the new Full Dome show is awesome. The presenter, Dr Mason, is very knowledgeable and his enthusiasm for Astronomy is inspiring.
Such an amazing planetarium, the staff are so knowledgeable and passionate. A must for all ages.
Such a brilliant place. Just seen the Tim Peake show and so excited to see The Star of Bethlehem
Lovely afternoon, wish I lived closer because I'd defo want to be a part of this!!
Just come back from visiting. Absolutely brilliant school trip. Caters for everyone and the staff are brilliant!! Highly recommend!
Just been to an excellent show on "the Star of Bethlehem" here. So good we are going again! A lot of interesting information, and the planetarium is able to show the sky 2000 years ago just as the Wise Men would have seen it. Dr John Mason is a truly gifted and knowledgeable presenter.
I'm booking for next week .looking forward to it.
I loved it and will be back for more , my husband couldn't resist falling asleep in your comfortable chairs!!!
Great, fun and informative
Fantastic very freindly and excellent knowlegable staff superb bookshop
Excellent facility that we have only just discovered! Loved the Tim Peake and ISS presentation on Friday evening. Will definitely come again.
All the presentations we have been to have been very interesting and the new Full Dome show is awesome. The presenter, Dr Mason, is very knowledgeable and his enthusiasm for Astronomy is inspiring.
Such an amazing planetarium, the staff are so knowledgeable and passionate. A must for all ages.
Such a brilliant place. Just seen the Tim Peake show and so excited to see The Star of Bethlehem
Lovely afternoon, wish I lived closer because I'd defo want to be a part of this!!
Just come back from visiting. Absolutely brilliant school trip. Caters for everyone and the staff are brilliant!! Highly recommend!
Just been to an excellent show on "the Star of Bethlehem" here. So good we are going again! A lot of interesting information, and the planetarium is able to show the sky 2000 years ago just as the Wise Men would have seen it. Dr John Mason is a truly gifted and knowledgeable presenter.
I'm booking for next week .looking forward to it.
I loved it and will be back for more , my husband couldn't resist falling asleep in your comfortable chairs!!!
Great, fun and informative
Fantastic very freindly and excellent knowlegable staff superb bookshop
Excellent facility that we have only just discovered! Loved the Tim Peake and ISS presentation on Friday evening. Will definitely come again.
All the presentations we have been to have been very interesting and the new Full Dome show is awesome. The presenter, Dr Mason, is very knowledgeable and his enthusiasm for Astronomy is inspiring.
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