Planetarium Nights
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Adults 18+ only
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The Melbourne Planetarium reawakens after hours for adults only with a stellar line-up of fulldome film screenings.
There are two screenings a night, join us for one or both.
The 7:30pm session focuses on astronomy and may feature What’s in the Sky Tonight (WITST), a presenter-led tour through the night sky. The 9pm session features a fulldome art film offering an immersive voyage into unseen worlds. So, whether you are into science or art, or both, we've got you covered.
Enjoy a drink from the bar in planetary surroundings.
January Program
Please note: There will be no Planetarium Night on Friday 31 January owing to the Dome Under Film Festival.
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All-sky astronomy is a new way of looking at the sky to better understand our Universe.
Produced in partnership with the ARC Centre of Excellence for All-Sky Astrophysics (CAASTRO), this show highlights current research being carried out by astronomers within Australia.
New and innovative telescopes such as SkyMapper in NSW and the Murchison Wide-field Array in WA, have been designed to survey large sections of the sky. They are finding things we’ve never seen before and will help us to better understand our Universe.
Plus What’s in the Sky Tonight (WITST), a presenter-led tour through the night sky.
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Experience a modern rock fairytale in which electric guitars, a symphony orchestra and cosmic images unite in an action-packed show. Let the most beautiful symphonic rock songs hypnotize you and take you on surreal journey.
To the driving sound of drums, bass and electric guitar, interwoven with symphonic orchestras, we let ourselves be carried to the only place that is even more boundless than space: our own imagination.
February Program
Please note: There will be no Planetarium Night on Friday 14 February owing to the Valentine’s Day event.
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In Big Astronomy, journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert – remote, extreme regions that happen to have the perfect conditions for astronomical research. Along the way, you’ll meet an inspiring cast of astronomers, engineers, technicians and support staff who keep these mega-machines running.
Plus What’s in the Sky Tonight (WITST), a presenter-led tour through the night sky.
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Particle/Wave is an immersive multimedia exploration of gravitational waves at the point where poetry, video art, music and science intersect.
First observed in 2015, gravitational waves are ripples in space-time, traveling away from exploding stars, merging black holes and other cosmological phenomena. Physicist Stephen Hawking called them ‘a completely new way of looking at the universe.’ A mind-expanding collaboration of artists and internationally renowned scientists, Particle/Wave offers a unique lens into this incredible discovery.
Accessibility
Please view our accessibility page for general information. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.
A social story for this experience can be found on our Autism Friendly Museum webpage.
