EVENTS AT THE DARK SKY PLANETARIUM
We are delighted to bring you a variety of special events, lectures, workshops, and guest talks. We will also be programming regular cinema screenings to be enjoyed in the Planetarium. Our events are designed to be enjoyed by all ages and interests.
Browse our events below and click for more details and to book tickets. Any age restrictions that may apply will be clearly stated.
Up Coming Events
04/05/2024 2:00pm
Sci-Club (Years P4-P7) 4th May 2pm
Sci-Club
2pm-4pm
FREE
This month, we are looking at Physics experiments.
We will start off by creating and investigating non-Newtonian fluids and discussing what they are and how they work. We will then move onto discussing diffraction and the effect of prisms on light waves, and where we can see this effect in the real world.
Parents are welcome to stay, but please only book for the number of children attending.
16/05/2024 7:00pm
“We Need To Talk About Kelvin” With Professor Martin Hendry 16th May 7pm
We Need To Talk About Kelvin
19:00-20:00
£8 Adult
£4 16 & Under
“We need to talk about Kelvin”
Join University of Glasgow scientist Professor Martin Hendry as he celebrates the remarkable life of Lord Kelvin and explores how his legacy still shapes the modern world.
2024 marks the bicentenary of the birth of William Thomson, later Lord Kelvin, who was Professor of Natural Philosophy at the University of Glasgow for more than 50 years and was one of the most important scientists of the 19th century. Kelvin made ground-breaking contributions to many areas of physics, maths and engineering – including pioneering work on heat, energy and temperature that underpins much of the science behind the climate emergency. He was also famous for turning fundamental scientific ideas into useful inventions that transformed people’s lives and played a major part in laying the first transatlantic telegraph cable – technology that transformed global communications in the mid-1900s just as much as the internet and mobile phones have done in the 21st century.
18/05/2024 2:00pm
Sci-Club (Years S1-S4) 18th May 2pm
Sci-Club
2pm-4pm
FREE
This month, we are looking at Physics experiments.
We will start off by creating and investigating non-Newtonian fluids and discussing what they are and how they work. We will then move onto discussing diffraction and the effect of prisms on light waves, and where we can see this effect in the real world.
Parents are welcome to stay, but please only book for the number of children attending.
23/05/2024 7:00pm
Thinking Space with Dr Kevin Wilson 23rd May 7pm
Thinking Space
19:00-20:00
£8 Adult
£4 16 & Under
Join chartered consultant psychologist & consultant on infectious diseases Dr Kevin Wilson to discuss the affects of space exploration on psychology and human health.
Embark on a cosmic journey into the psyche as we explore the fascinating intersection of space travel and psychiatric conditions. We’ll be discussing the unique challenges astronauts face as they navigate the vast expanse beyond Earth’s atmosphere, exploring the psychological impacts of prolonged isolation, extreme environments, and the awe-inspiring yet daunting realities of space exploration.
Light travels at 186,282 miles per second so you could go around the earth 7.5 times in 1 second!