Ulverstone Planetarium

Ulverstone Planetarium

Our Planetarium will take you on a journey through space and allow you to explore the universe, all from comfort of Hive. Study the night sky and learn from our experienced staff, including resident expert and Principal Astronomer, Dr Martin George.

Shows include The Sun: Our Living Star explains many of early ideas about our Sun and how modern science has enabled us to understand so much more today. Find out how energy is created in the Sun, and why the Sun will eventually make life on Earth impossible after a few billion years. The minimum age for attendance to this show is five years.

Capturing the Cosmos highlights work being carried out by Australian astronomers, expecially all-sky astronomy by the SkyMapper telescope in New South Wales and the Murchison Wide-field Array in Western Australia, which have been designed to survey large sections of the sky. The minimum age for attendance to this show is five years.

Tycho to the Moon is about a very cute dog with a fascination for the Moon and the stars. When he is given a new kennel, he flies it to the Moon and beyond! This show is suitable for younger audiences, including under 5s. There is no minimum age limit for this show. All ages are welcome!