Planetarium

Tycho Goes to Mars

Years K to 4

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Tycho, our cheeky dog with a knack for getting into trouble, is blasting off to Mars!

Join Tycho the dog on his amazing trip to Mars. This Planetarium show for lower primary students is all about the red planet, its features, and where it might have water.

Students will experience

Tycho's amazing journey as he accidentally jets off to Mars.
Catchy songs and breathtaking full dome visuals in fully reclining seats.
A tour of the features of Mars, including Olympus Mons (the largest volcano in the solar system), and a Martian storm.
Meeting “Oppy”, NASA’s Opportunity Rover.
Slipping and sliding through ice caves under the surface of Mars.
A 10-minute guided tour of the night sky - tailored for the night of your excursion.

Students will learn

The significant differences between Earth and Mars.
Environmental conditions on Mars, including gravity, atmosphere, and weather.
The history of Mars exploration by NASA.
Where water might be found on (or below) Mars’ surface.

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Two primary school students observing astronomy projections on the dome of the Melbourne Planetarium

Two primary school students viewing Tycho goes to Mars on an excursion to the Melbourne Planetarium.

A primary school student observes a projection of Mars on the dome of the Melbourne Planetarium

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Accessibility

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Museums Victoria Learning Access Fund

The Museums Victoria Learning Access Fund aims to enhance access to our museums (Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks and Immigration Museum), programs and events by offering free or subsidised education programs for eligible schools. Find out more about the fund.