Sunday, 14th June at 3:30pm
Duration 70 min Approx
Back in July 2022, we were delighted and honoured to announce that the South Downs Planetarium & Science Centre had been chosen to take part in the ESA/Webb community events that celebrated the release of the very first images and data from the James Webb Space Telescope – the largest, most sophisticated space telescope ever built and launched.
Since capturing its first images, Webb’s scientific observations have continued apace to explore the mission’s key science themes, including exoplanet atmospheres, starbirth regions, dying stars, colliding galaxies, the very early universe and much more.
New images and results are being released weekly now and this show is continually updated to feature the very latest results as well as some of the earlier spectacular images. Some will be shown as breathtaking fulldome views in the Planetarium.
Beyond what is already planned for Webb, there are the unexpected discoveries astronomers can’t anticipate. What might Webb discover? Come to the Planetarium to find out more.
The content of this show is suitable for adults and older children.
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Duration 70 min Approx
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All public areas of the Planetarium are accessible to wheelchairs. Disabled parking bays are available
The Planetarium has two easy access, gender neutral toilets, one of which is slightly larger so as to accommodate carers if this is necessary.
The seats in the main auditorium are ex-aircraft seats. Those in the first two rows are set at a slightly reclined angle to provide the best possible view. They can, however, be tipped forwards to enable easier access to the rows behind when entering and leaving. The seats in the back row do not recline. They provide a wide view of the entire dome area, which some of our visitors prefer. The auditorium is fully accessible to wheelchairs.
There is no direct access off the Chichester Bypass. All access via
Kingsham Road only.
SEE MAP BELOW.
Satnav postcode use PO19 8EB
The only entrance for walkers, cars buses, lorries, coaches, PoGo sticks or Space Hoppers, is by the High School entrance in Kingsham Road, then follow the signs to "The South Downs Planetarium and Science center" It is located at the southern end of the Chichester High Schools campus.
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Please note there are two free car parks available.
Satnav postcode use PO19 8EB
The South Downs Planetarium one of two car parks.
