This man-made Universe is produced by a central projector throwing the image of the heavenly bodies onto the screen dome. Computer controlled video and slide projectors add virtual-reality impact, creating a breathtaking experience.

Before or after the show, make sure you leave time to explore the various space-science displays, space art and computer simulations in the exhibition area. There is a
permanent exhibition dedicated to the work of the great scientist/inventor Robert Hooke, born in Freshwater in 1635.

Here at the Planetarium we have many different events and shows taking place during the year.

(NEW 2009) Solar System Experience

The Solar System Experience was created so that you can experience and appreciate the distances between the planets of our solar system. During the Solar Trail you will have walked the equivalent of 5900 million Km. Each metre you walk will represent approx 6 million Km.
(Weather permitting)

Planetarium Star Shows

10:00 till 5:00 during school holidays. During the year we will be running 2 or 3 different shows, including Welcome to the universe and A Star is Born. To very different shows, both use the star dome, video and slide projects to tell its story.
(Times vary during school term time)

MONTHLY SKY GUIDE

Thursday Evenings 8.00pm - Starting June 2009.
What is in the sky over the next couple of months?
Booking is required. (NO UNDER 10S & MINIMUM OF SIX PEOPLE)

Wight Night Stargazing Evenings

July till September - Tuesday, Wednesday, Fridays from 7:30pm.
Booking is required only 20 places per evening.
10% discount if you see our day time show.
(NO UNDER 13s)

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For more details about any of the above please email us at enquiry@islandastronomy.co.uk and we will be happy to tell you more.
Details above are correct at date of publication - 02-03-2009