About This Show

15th May @ 3:30pm

Duration 60min Approx

Earth has just one Moon, but other planets have dozens of Moons orbiting around them. Our Moon is a barren, airless, lifeless world pockmarked by thousands of craters.

Some 'Moons' of other planets have active volcanoes, ice geysers, oceans of water beneath their surfaces, and one has a deep atmosphere and a frozen surface with lakes of liquid petroleum gas!

Come to the Planetarium for a spectacular journey around the many amazing Moons of our Solar System.

Directions & Map.

The South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre is located at the southern end of the Chichester High Schools campus.

There is no direct access off the Chichester Bypass. Vehicular access via Kingsham Road only.

Click here to download a printable copy.

Car Parking

Please note there are two free car parks available.

The South Downs Planetarium one of two car parks.

Note for Satnav users.

Satnav postcode use PO19 8EB

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& the Google Maps option to get you to our gate.

Prices and Admission

• Admission: Adults £8:00. Children 6 to 16 years £5:00.
• Not Suitable for children under 6 years of age.
• Duration 60min Approx

Opening Times

Because we are a charity run by volunteers we are only open for the public shows from 45 minutes before the published show time. Therefore there is no facility to accomodate casual vistors.

Seating

The seats in the Dome are Aircraft seats set at an angle to provide the best possible view. These seats do not recline, they do however tilt forwards slightly to provide easy access to the rows behind when entering and leaving.

Important Information

• With Covid infection rates still high, we remain committed to the safety not only of our visitors but also our team of dedicated volunteers.
• We have in place greatly improved ventilation and enhanced air quality, with 100 percent fresh air inside the main auditorium, and additional professional deep cleaning of the building and seating areas on a regular basis.
• Please use hand sanitiser on entry and exercise good hand hygiene during your visit.
• Those who wish to wear a face covering are very welcome.
• We have now reinstalled all the seats in our main auditorium.
• Patrons at public shows are free to circulate in the waiting areas and may now sit where they like in the auditorium.
• If you are feeling unwell or have a persistent cough, please do not come to the Planetarium.

Gift Aid

Please also consider making a donation under the Gift Aid scheme. It costs you nothing and gives us more. Download the Gift Aid form here