What is on at the Brisbane Planetarium?
Show schedule
- Thu 12 Aug 2021, 3:00pm. Worlds Beyond Earth.
- Fri 13 Aug 2021, 3:00pm. Passport to the Universe.
- Sat 14 Aug 2021, 9:30am. The Little Star That Could.
- Sat 14 Aug 2021, 10:30am. Perfect Little Planet.
- Sat 14 Aug 2021, 11:30am. We Are Aliens!
- Sat 14 Aug 2021, 1:00pm.
- Sat 14 Aug 2021, 2:00pm.
- Sat 14 Aug 2021, 3:00pm.
How long are the shows at the Planetarium?
How long do planetarium shows last? Planetarium shows last up to 30 minutes.
How much does the planetarium cost?
Single admission prices: adults: $10 (except Saturday 3pm: $12) children (three-14 years): $6 (except Saturday 3pm: $8) authorised companion (Companion Card): free.
Where to see the stars Brisbane?
Brisbane’s Best Stargazing Spots
- Moreton Island. With the fast sunsets and pitch-black skies that follow, it’s no wonder Moreton Island made the cut!
- Mount Coot-Tha.
- Somerset Park Camp Ground.
- Redcliffe Jetty.
- Carlo Sand Blow.
- Lake Moogerah.
- Sir Thomas Planetarium.
What do you do at the planetarium?
A planetarium is a place where you can go to see what the night sky looks like. Planetariums have a large room with a dome-shaped ceiling and many seats. A special projector in this room can shine images on the domed ceiling and show you the stars and other objects in the night sky.
How do you unlock the planetarium?
Planetariums are unlocked by possessing three astrology-related items simultaneously. These items include the Signs of the Zodiac, Tiny Planet, Magic 8 Ball, and Crystal Ball.
What is the difference between a planetarium and an observatory?
A planetarium is a ‘sky theater’ where special projectors create a simulation of the night sky on a dome ceiling. An observatory is a place where telescopes are used to view the actual night sky, so the dome of an observatory does open, unlike the one in a planetarium.
What happens at a planetarium?
A planetarium is a place where you can go to see what the night sky looks like. A special projector in this room can shine images on the domed ceiling and show you the stars and other objects in the night sky. Many planetariums also have telescopes which you can look through and exhibits about space.
Can you see the Milky Way from Brisbane?
You don’t have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to discover the Milky Way. Just 745km from Brisbane, you’ll find Charleville, the star-studded capital of Outback Queensland.
Where is the best place to see the stars in Qld?
The sleepy town of Winton in northwest Queensland is perhaps the number-one stargazing destination in all of Australia — as of April 2019, the town received Australia’s first international certification for a Dark Sky Sanctuary.
What is the difference between an observatory and a planetarium?
What is the place called where you look at stars?
A planetarium (plural planetaria or planetariums) is a theatre built primarily for presenting educational and entertaining shows about astronomy and the night sky, or for training in celestial navigation.
When did the Brisbane City Council planetarium open?
Brisbane City Council’s Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium opened in 1978. Located in the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, the Planetarium is home to the Cosmic Skydome – a 12.5-metre-diameter projection dome.
Where is the Sir Thomas Planetarium in Brisbane?
Brisbane City Council’s Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium opened in 1978. Located in the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, the Planetarium is home to the Cosmic Skydome – a 12.5-metre-diameter projection dome. Visit the Planetarium to enjoy a show (including a tour of Brisbane’s night sky), and tour the Display Zone.
Is the planetarium open during the school holidays?
Show attendees are encouraged to arrive early to allow time to view exhibitions and visit the shop. The Planetarium highly recommends bookings, especially during Queensland school holidays. Shows are subject to change. You can enquire about reservations, venue hire, school bookings and general or observatory enquiries, by:
Do you need companion card for Brisbane Planetarium?
General entry to the Planetarium is free. You need a ticket for Cosmic Skydome shows. Council honours the Queensland Government Companion Card and Companion Cards from other Australian states and territories. This allows free entry for anyone accompanying a person with disability who requires attendant care support.
