Download Astronomy Day - National Museums Scotland

Astronomy Day
19 November 2016
Programme of Events
Daytime events
10:00–16:00 (normal museum admission prices apply)
Hangar 4
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Telescope and binocular demonstrations by members of the Astronomical Society of Edinburgh,
(ASE). If you have any questions about astronomy, astrophotography or how to use a telescope or
binoculars we are happy to answer them.
Astrophotography displays by Jon Watson of Astonomical Society of Edinburgh.
Astrophotography Projection displays by members of Astonomical Society of Edinburgh.
Meteorite handling, plus Mars and Moon rock demonstrations.
Space themed make and take activities for children.
Antique telescope display.
Astro face painting (12:00–15:00).
Virtual star shows with the Royal Observatory Edinburgh.
Virtual space rollercoaster experience with Cosmos Planetarium.
NASA dress up astronaut suits (for children under 10) with Cosmos Planetarium.
Mars Rover landing interactive game with Cosmos Planetarium.
Plus Concorde and all the exciting exhibits at the National Museum of Flight
Cosmos full dome planetarium shows
Free but please book your place in Hangar 4, as places are limited to first come first served.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. See overleaf for show times and details.
Outside Hangar 4 10:30–12:30 & 14:00–15:30 (weather permitting)
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Solar observing sessions by members of the Astronomical Society of Edinburgh.
Outdoor water rockets turn a lemonade bottle into a launchable rocket!
Hangar 4 Concorde Theatre Talks
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Bruce Vickery, The Speed of Light and other Stellar Effects: 11:00 & 14:00
Dr Matteo Ceriotti, Travelling in Space on a Light Beam: 12:30 & 15:00
Comet Making Demonstrations, Royal Observatory Edinburgh: 10:30, 12:00, 13:30
Evening events
17:00–20:00 (pre booked visitors only)
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Indoor stellarium virtual night sky shows (Hangar 4 Concorde
Theatre)
Cosmos full dome planetarium shows (see overleaf for details)
Outdoor star gazing with the Astonomical Society of Edinburgh.
“It was amazing to see the moon, stars and
astronauts flying around. It looked like it was 3D”
Rachel, Age 8
“The planetarium was mint!
It felt like you were flying in space!”
Conah, Age 7
“It felt like you could almost touch the rocks
around Saturn!” Tiagan, Age 8
Children’s comments from previous events
Book the Cosmos Planetarium at the entrance to the Concorde Hangar.
Limited spaces available. First come first served.
Saturday 19 November
Daytime
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10:30 –11:00, Back to the Moon for Good
11:00 –11:30, We are Aliens
11:30 –12:00, Solar Quest & Night Sky Tour
12:00 –12:30, Break
12:30 –13:00, Back to the Moon for Good
13:00 –13:30, We are Aliens
13:30 –14:00, Sizing Up Space & Night Sky Tour
14:00 –14:30, Break
14:30 –15:00, We are Aliens
15:00 –15:30, Two Small Pieces of Glass
15:30 –16:00, Tim Peake ISS & Night Sky Tour
Evening (pre-booked visitors only)
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17:20 –18:00, Journey to a Billion Suns & Night Sky Tour
18:00 –18:40, Two Small Pieces of Glass & Night Sky Tour
18:40 –19:20, From Earth to the Universe & Night Sky Tour
19:20 –20:00, Journey to a Billion Suns & Night Sky Tour
Schools • Science Festivals • Scouts • Guides • Birthday Parties • Stargazing
Short Breaks
Please visit our website for full details and availability
www.cosmosplanetarium.co.uk