We invite you to join us for an on site or online planetarium show presented by an astronomer in their native language.

The Universe is a vast and intriguing place, and this show explores our own little corner of it: the Solar System. Starting from our home planet, the Earth, we’ll travel through our celestial neighbourhood, visiting planets, moons, asteroids and more!

This programme is intended for bilingual or multilingual families who wish to explore the Universe with us in a language other than English.

Upcoming Shows

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Images of stars, planets and galaxies
Planetarium shows

探索太阳系

Join us for a planetarium show in Mandarin, presented live by an astronomer in this language
Saturday 29th January | 10:30am
Planetarium shows

Ted's Space Adventure

Join Ted the bear on an adventure around the Solar System in this live, special planetarium show for under-7s - perfect for little astronauts everywhere!
Weekends during term time, daily during school holidays | 11.30am & 2.30pm
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Talks and courses

Introduction to Astrophotography

Learn how to take images of the night sky in our online introduction to astrophotography course
Mondays, 7-9pm | 6-week courses beginning 1 Nov, 3 Jan & 21 Feb
Talks and courses

Introduction to Astrophysics

Explore topics at the cutting edge of scientific research and the limits of human knowledge
Tuesdays, 7–9pm | 6-week courses beginning 4 Jan & 19 Apr
A spiral image of a galaxy
Talks and courses

Introduction to Astronomy

Learn the basics of astronomy at the home of time and space
Tuesdays, 7-9pm | Courses available from 4 Jan, 22 Feb & 19 Apr
Images of stars, planets and galaxies
Planetarium shows

探索太陽系

Join us for a planetarium show in Cantonese, presented live by an astronomer in their native language
Saturday 5th February | 10:30am
Images of Chinese constellations, the Earth, Moon, Mars, Crab supernova and some spacecraft
Planetarium shows

Chinese Astronomy

From stars to space exploration, explore ancient and modern Chinese astronomy in this brand new planetarium show
12 February | 10.30am
Out of this World: Moons planetarium show
Family fun

Out Of This World: Moons

A morning of science and discovery all about the moons of our solar system
15, 16 February | 10:30am -12:00 noon GMT
Family fun

Holiday to Space

Travel across the Solar System and help Ted plan for a holiday on another planet
17, 18 February | 10:30am - 12:00 noon
The Great Equatorial Telescope at the Royal Observatory at twilight, with the onion-shaped dome partially open
Talks and courses

Amateur Astronomy For Beginners

A course for those looking to make astronomy into a hobby
Tuesdays, 7-9pm | 6-week courses beginning 2 Nov & 22 Feb
Member events

Members' Astro Week: Apollo 11

Enjoy this documentary in the stunning surroundings of our Planetarium
Saturday 5 March | 6.30pm-8.10pm
Photo of the Andromeda Galaxy - a dark black sky sprinkled with stars
Talks and courses

Foundation Astrophysics

A series of ten week courses on more advanced topics in astrophysics
Tuesdays, 6.30-9pm | 10-week modules begin from 14 Sept, 30 Nov & 8 Mar
Images of stars, planets and galaxies
Planetarium shows

À la découverte du système solaire

Join us for a planetarium show in French, presented live by an astronomer in their native language
Saturday 19th March | 10:30am
Talks and courses

Introduction to Astronomy Online

Learn the basics of astronomy at the home of time and space in this online course
Mondays, 7-9pm | Courses beginning from 18 Apr 2022

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