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Our Spectacular Sun
7 February @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Discover more of the sun’s secrets with the Herschel Museum of Astronomy’s pop-up planetarium.
A presenter led show using content from the European Southern Observatory catalogue about our nearest star – discover what is happening on the Sun’s surface and how that is affecting all of us down on Earth. How does the Sun support life and what will happen as its energy fades. Look at other stars that you can see from Earth and discover how to recognise them in the night sky.
This show is suitable for older children and adults and supports curriculum objectives for KS2/3 and 4. All this alongside visiting Helios, the a brand-new 7-metre diameter sculpture by artist, Luke Jerram with rippling lights, solar imagery and sounds of the sun recorded by NASA.
Part of the ReBalance Bath Festival
Chase away the cold dark days of winter and treat yourself in Bath at our three-week celebration of feel-good activities, mindfulness and motivation, exclusive hotel and spa packages, taster sessions and family fun.