# South Downs Planetarium Science Centre

> South Downs Planetarium & Science Centre [ The Place for Space ] South Downs Planetarium Chichester. Public shows events and planetarium for schools. Experience the magic of the night sky in comfort together with expert live commentary by a professional astronomer. Our full dome shows feature stunning immersive video and breathtaking images.

The South Downs Planetarium Science Centre provides a 100 seat celebrity Theatre, with planetarium projector and dome that is 10m. Young ones can experience convincing celestial occasions with fascinating commentary, without the usual stargazing frustrations of unexpected cloud address and pollution that is light. See eclipses, comets, meter showers, shooting stars and much more.Shows regularly held include: Hubble's Glorious Universe; The look for Earth-like Planets; Magnificent Moons; Summer Skies; Meteorites, Space Rocks and Impacts; The north Lights and Tour of The Planets.This can also be a centre for associated sciences whose extra educational facilities include Public Library, Workshop and Information Technology Centre. The image that is fascinating include satellite generated weather photos, Hubble Space Telescope pictures and movie material from robotic observatories.They feature between 8 and 10 public programs and demonstrations per month, but these take place at varying times so one must always check their scheduling pages beforehand. Booking is recommended because they are quite rightly highly popular. Leave the required time across the presentation times to explore the galleries and collections, it's really a very good resource that is educational.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Chichester, Chichester, England
- Area guide: [Chichester](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/chichester)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://www.southdowns.org.uk, or call +441243774400
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-tAUBSUpaPWuf/south-downs-planetarium-science-centre

## Activities

- Tourist Attractions
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Family
- People

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## Questions and answers

### Where is South Downs Planetarium Science Centre?

South Downs Planetarium Science Centre is in Chichester, Chichester.

### What activities does South Downs Planetarium Science Centre offer?

South Downs Planetarium Science Centre lists Tourist Attractions, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does South Downs Planetarium Science Centre have?

South Downs Planetarium Science Centre lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near South Downs Planetarium Science Centre?

Experiences listed near South Downs Planetarium Science Centre on HolidayFox include The Chichester Ship Canal, Cineworld Chichester, Tenpin Chichester, Air Arena Trampoline Park and Westgate Leisure Centre.

### How do I book South Downs Planetarium Science Centre?

South Downs Planetarium Science Centre doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://www.southdowns.org.uk, or call +441243774400.


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