Soton Astrodome | Mobile Planetarium (Science and Engineering Day)

Schedule

Sat Mar 14 2026 at 10:30 am to 04:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Building 46, Room 5081 | Southampton, EN

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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 .


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This event is taking place as part of Science and Engineering Day, the fun-filled family-friendly flagship event of (SOTSEF).

Please contact the event organiser at [email protected] if you have any questions regarding the event you are booking.

Visit the Science and Engineering Day's official website at to find out the full festival programme and plan your attendance.

Don't forget to follow UoS Engagement and #SOTSEF on social media to stay up to date with the latest news, upcoming events and resources.

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Building 46, Room 5081, Highfield Campus, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom

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