MOBILE PLANETARIA

This rapidly expanding band of enthusiasts bringing the sky to the masses changes constantly. This is the extent of my knowledge at the moment. If you want to be included, or know someone who should, please let me know.

ASTRODOME

Astrodome, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2AX
Tel./Fax. 01634 832222 Email
National curriculum or general astronomy presentations.
Website: http://www.astrodome.clara.co.uk/

ASTRONOMY ROADSHOW

The Astronomy Roadshow, 92 North Street, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 2HH
Tel/fax: 01795 420372 Email
Three different sized domes are available - Mercury, Gemini and Apollo. They are 4.5, 6.2 and 7.4 metres in diameter. Cater for Schools and Colleges at all levels and large scale public events. Covers schools in the following area's - Berks, Bucks, Cambs, Hants, Herts, Oxon and Suffolk but will consider working in any area's. Recently arranged with town councils for events to take place in local parks.
Website: http://www.astronomyroadshow.com/

Auriga Astronomy

The AURIGA STAR Dome > 6 metre mobile planetarium holds 25-35 people over 40 different full audio visual video shows available on astronomical subject from the Earth in Space to Dark Matter research. The Owner is also a regular contributor to a leading science Journal, and acts as consultant to a number of Museums/ Science Centre's.
11 Beaufort Way, Gateford Park
Worksop, Nott's, S81 7NF
01909 531507 phone and fax
www.auriga-astronomy.com
Email Auriga Astronomy

EXPLORER DOME

Mailbox 42, 14 Clifton Down Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4BF
Tel/Fax: 0117 914 1526 Mobile: 07930 350 805
E-mail: Email or Email
The dome itself is large enough to hold 25 - 30 people depending on their age. It inflates in about 5 minutes and fits in any large room or hall. Most people crawl through the entrance tunnel, but the sides can be lifted right up to accommodate wheelchairs or those who can't crawl. All we need is a smooth, clean floor area of 6x7 metres, a clear ceiling height of 4 metres and 2 power points.
Website: http://www.explorerdome.co.uk

FIFE STARLAB

Department of Physics & Astronomy : "Ravenscourt" , University of St.Andrews,
23 Strathkinness High Road, St.Andrews KY16 9SS
Tel: 01334-463100 ext.2823 Email
This "Starlab" planetarium is part of the St.Andrews University Astronomy Road-Show. It has an inflatable dome of silvery plastic-coated fabric; about 30 people can sit on the floor inside. It can be erected in any room 6 x 8 metres (20 x 27 feet) or bigger, provided it is 3 metres (10 feet) high in the centre and has at least one 13-amp power-point.
Website: http://star-www.st-and.ac.uk/~fv/roadshow/planetarium.html

MIZAR TRAVELLING PLANETARIUM

Bob Mizon of CfDS
38 The Vineries, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2PX
Tel 01202 887084 Contact: Contact The Mizar Planetarium, operated by Bob Mizon F.R.A.S., travels from Wimborne, Dorset, UK, and can bring the night sky to schools, youth groups, Scouts, Guides, Brownies, Cubs, societies, clubs, public events and exhibitions, etc. within a radius of approximately 250 km (150 miles). The Planetarium can accommodate up to 35 people for each presentation, in a self-contained, darkened environment. Large range of topics, including National Curriculum material.
Website: http://www.mizar-astro.freeserve.co.uk/

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE IAS STARDOME PLANETARIUM

The Science Team Resources, Spencer Centre, Lewis Road, Northampton, NN5 7BJ.Tel: 01604 750333. Email
StarDome is an inflatable star laboratory that can be brought to your location. It is capable of seating up to 30 children sitting on the floor, or a smaller number of adults.
Website: http://www.planetarium-man.demon.co.uk

PENZANCE PERIPATETIC PLANETARIUM

Mr. Richard Knox, 3 Alexander Terrace, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4NX
Tel./Fax. 01736 362947 Email
The West Country's most advanced mobile planetarium is celebrating 10 years of presentations to people of all ages and capability. Available for schools and public displays anywhere in the West Country.
Website: http://www.planetarium.org.uk/mappages/memberspages/penzance.htm

SKY LAB

Murray R. Barber, 13 Beaver Close, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2NZ Tel. 01892 654618
Email
A school visiting service in the South East of England with presentations designed to support the National Curriculum. Subjects ranging from the sciences to humanities - keystage one to keystage four.

Space Odyssey

The 6.5m diameter Space Odyssey dome is much the largest mobile planetarium in the region. Its innovative, hi-tech, multimedia planetarium presentations are available to schools, colleges, volunteer organisations etc. throughout the South West of England and South Wales. The dome itself can accommodate up to 70 children at a time(depending on their age).
Space Odyssey is unique in having all its shows presented by an experienced Science Teacher, Simon Ould. As such, shows are accurately pitched for the age of the audience and are available from pre-school to A-level and even beyond.

The contact details for Space Odyssey are as follows:
Tel: 01536 516887
Address: 1 Lower Millhayes, Hemyock, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 3SL
www.spaceodyssey.co.uk
Email

STARDOME MOBILE PLANETARIUM - CAMBRIDGE

Mr Andrew Green B.Sc(Hons), FRAS, 173 The Rowans, Milton, Cambridge, CB4 6YZ
Email
A 6 metre mobile planetarium one of the largest in the UK. .
Shows feature laptop - data projection on many astronomical themes together with full dome projection of Greek constellations and 3000 stars in a perfectly clear night sky free from bad weather and light pollution. Presentations accompanied by expert commentary.
Further details on the web site at www.stardomeplanetarium.co.uk

STARGAZER SCHOOLS PLANETARIUM SERVICE

Mr Ray Worthy, 15 Queensferry Avenue, Hartlepool, Cleveland, TS26 9HW Tel. 01429 268086
E-Mail
Serves schools in the north of England.
Also builds custom built inflatable domes for all planetariums.

TECHNIQUEST SCIENCE CENTRE

Stuart Street, Cardiff CF10 5BW Tel. 02920 475475
Part of the Science centre. An inflatable planetarium which is available for hire.
Website: http://www.techniquest.org/

The internet contains details of many more planetaria, both mobile and fixed. The following sites are illustrative rather than comprehensive.
http://www.planetarium.org.uk contains a map of many planetaria across the UK: and the excellent UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space website has links to space-related places to visit, including planetaria. http://www.uk.seds.org