Planetarium Experience
The planetarium is a remarkable place that immerses visitors in the wonders of the universe, showcasing stunning projections of celestial bodies and intricate cosmic phenomena that captivate the imagination. It serves not only as an educational resource but also as a hub for stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts who seek to deepen their understanding of the night sky. The planetarium offers engaging programs that include live presentations and planetarium documentaries, making the exploration of space accessible and exciting for people of all ages. A planetarium session is approximately an hour long.
Which planetarium experience are you looking for?
– The Nairobi Planetarium scheduled shows
– A private planetarium session for school visits or parties
– The mobile planetarium sessions
Click here to book for the Nairobi Planetarium shows.
The Nairobi Planetarium
Schedule
We have the following weekly shows at the Nairobi Planetarium
| DAY | TIME | SHOW TITLE |
| Thursday | 5-6pm | Sunstruck |
| Thursday | 7-8pm | Rising Star, A South African Astronomy Journey |
| Friday | 5-6pm | Forward to the Moon |
| Friday | 7-8pm | From Earth to the Universe |
| Saturday | 5-6pm | Cosmix & The Journey to the Birth of the Solar System |
| Saturday | 7-8pm | Dark Side of Light |
Show summary
A planetarium show includes a 30-minute live presentation (using a simulated Universe with time and space-travelling elements) and one of the following full-dome documentaries:
– From Earth to the Universe
A stunning voyage through space and time. Revel in the splendour of the worlds in the Solar System, our scorching Sun, to the colourful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further out beyond the Milky Way to other galaxies.
– Darkside of Light
Light pollution. Have you ever heard of this term? How can something as essential as light even be associated with pollution? And yet, there it is. So why is the increasing level of artificial lighting dangerous for us? Let’s take a look together at what is hidden under the term light pollution and what each of us can do about it.
– Forward to the Moon
NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of colour on the surface of the Moon.
– Sunstruck
Travel back to the beginning of time and experience the birth of the Sun. Discover how it came to support life, how it threatens life as we know it, and how its energy will one day fade away.
– Cosmix & The Journey to the birth of the Solar System
Have you ever wondered how astronauts perform their jobs? After watching the Cosmix show, it will be absolutely clear to you! But hold tight, it will be a crazy ride.
Plus, we get to see what we understand about the formation of the solar system looked like.
– Rising Star, A South African Astronomical Journey
Rising Star takes you on an astronomical journey from our beginnings through the development of astronomy research in South Africa and looks at what the future of astronomy holds for the country. In addition to introducing multi-wavelength and multi-messenger astronomy, it highlights the many remarkable facilities hosted in South Africa, along with some of their latest results.
Location
The Nairobi Planetarium is located at 105 Riverside Lane, off Riverside Drive.
Prices
You can book one of the scheduled planetarium shows at a cost of:
1200 KES per adult600 KES per child
Free for under 3 years
1080 KES per adult
540 KES per child
Free for under 3 years
Private Planetarium Session
Private planetarium shows can be done outside of the scheduled show times. These are either for school visits, individuals who want their own shows or those who wish to hold sessions for a party. If you have specific topics you’d like to discuss, please let us know so we can tailor the show to your needs.
What are you waiting for? Book for a private session. [contact: 0113719096/ info@travellingtelescope.co.uk]
Mobile Planetarium Sessions
Do you want us to bring the planetarium experience to you? Have no fear, the mobile planetarium has you covered. The mobile planetarium features an inflatable dome measuring either 8 metres in diameter or a smaller one of 6 metres in diameter. To a school or to a home, we can bring the planetarium experience to you.
Contact us to book the planetarium experience. [contact: 0113719096/ info@travellingtelescope.co.uk]
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