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Sky Tonight Hercules: Planetarium Show

Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 20 minutes
Mother and son in Just Look Up Planetarium Show at Life Science Centre.

Leave the world behind in Life’s amazing planetarium. 

Take a tour of the night sky, in this presenter-led show.

See what the night sky actually looks like on the day of your visit without clouds or light pollution spoiling the view! This show is an ideal introduction for newbie stargazers.  You will learn how to find the north star before locating the three brilliant stars Vega, Deneb and Altair – also known as the Summer Triangle.   

Explore the tale of The Cowherd and the Weavergirl, a Chinese folktale connected to the Summer Triangle.  

Then fly through the solar system, where you can vote for which planets to visit.  And finally, hear about the places we have yet to explore in the universe and the planets outside our solar system that could support extraterrestrial life!   

Shows are on at various times throughout the day and times are available on arrival. During busy times, we request that you visit the Planetarium once – this is to allow other visitors to enjoy the experience too. 

Hercules constellation

Planetarium highlights

Planet icon.

Leave the world behind and step inside the North’s biggest, most advanced planetarium.

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We promise super comfy seats so you can completely relax, and there’s space for wheelchairs and pushchairs too.

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Life's planetarium uses state-of-the-art projectors to give ultra-rich, high-resolution visuals and provide an immersive experience.

Accessibility information

The planetarium is an enclosed dark area. During the show, the lights are dimmed in order to enhance the experience. It is equipped with an analogue induction loop and has spaces for wheelchairs.

Shows feature voiceovers and sometimes music which can be loud. Ear defenders are available from reception for a refundable deposit. Shows take place several times throughout the day and times are given to visitors on arrival.

‘We loved the Planetarium show.’

Diane, Trip Advisor.

‘The planetarium was amazing.’

Sarah, Trip Advisor. 

‘I loved seeing the show in the planetarium.’

Lauren, visitor. 

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