All planetaria based in this area

INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium

Telegraph Way, Morn Hill, Winchester SO21 1HZ

A gobsmacking 17m tilted dome makes this one of the largest planetariums in the UK. Launched in 2008, it uses the latest digital projection technology to give a truly immersive experience. Featured on international TV and media, the planetarium is a new addition to the INTECH hands-on science centre.

Dr. Jenny Shipway

01962 863791

jennyshipway@intech-uk.com ››

Mizar Travelling Planetarium

38 The Vineries, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 2PX

www.mizar-astro.freeserve.co.uk ››

Since its launch in 1996, more than 110 000 people have experienced the Mizar Planetarium, operated by Bob Mizon MBE, FRAS. The inflatable dome holds up to 35 and shows can be tailored to suit individual requirements. Bob was awarded the MBE in 2010 for services to astronomy education and the environment. He coordinates the British Astronomical Association's Campaign for Dark Skies.

Bob Mizon

01202 887 084

bob@mizarastro.freeserve.co.uk ››

Science Dome

St John's Centre, 26 Shelley Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 4HY

www.sciencedome.co.uk ››

Science Dome is designed to explore science, geology and geography in an interactive way. We provide a fully digital mobile planetarium and natural history shows (rocks, soils, fossils and dinosaurs) to schools, colleges, youth clubs, scouts groups and playgroups. We use a Digitarium Stellarium system, to illustrate science & astronomy and to stimulate young minds. All our mobile domes, three in total, are fully digital capable of showing full dome films and an interactive solar system across the dome.

Neil Carrington or Steve Blight

01202 395905

www.sciencediscoverydome.co.uk

sciencedome@ntlworld.com ››

The Island Planetarium

Fort Victoria Country Park, Westhill Lane, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, PO41 0RR

www.islandplanetarium.co.uk ››

A fascinating journey through time and space; stimulating both your imagination and your mind, in our exciting multimedia Astrodome Theatre, also school shows and mobile planetarium. Planetarium and space exhibition, incorporating the Robert Hooke Exhibition. Hooke was born on the Isle of Wight at nearby Freshwater. Evening Astronomy Lectures/ Shows, Stargazing Evenings and Coursess. See web site for full details.

Paul England

0800 195 8295

01983 761 555

enquiry@islandastronomy.co.uk ››