Webb’s image of IC 5332 shows a densely populated face-on spiral galaxy anchored by a central region that has a light blue haze. Spine-like spiral orange arms extend to the edges and rotate clockwise.
Evening event

Planetarium Nights: Light from Afar 3D (16+)

Discover how we use light to measure the scale of the cosmos and find alien worlds in our revamped show in this hour-long, presenter led evening show.

When: 8 Oct – 17 Dec 2026
Where: Planetarium
Recommended for: Adults

Partially accessible

Special event

How about a trip to the stars on your Thursday night? Planetarium Nights are back this Autumn!

Discover how astronomers capture the light from distant objects with advanced telescopes in our revamped science show. Investigate how that light is used to calculate the scale of the cosmos and to find alien worlds. Join us in the Planetarium to explore our galaxy… and beyond! 

Highlights:
  • Where is the best place to go stargazing? And how do astronomers see beyond the haze of Earth’s atmosphere?
  • How can we read the fingerprints in the light? And what do they tell us about alien worlds?
  • How many galaxies are in the Universe? And how can we work it out by studying one patch of sky?
Upcoming events:
  • Oct 8 - 6pm
  • Oct 22 - 7:30pm
  • Nov 5 - 6pm
  • Nov 19 - 7:30pm
  • Dec 3 - 6pm
  • Dec 17 - 7:30pm

Looking for more stargazing and floating through space... Check out our seasonal stargazing show 'The Story of Stars'.

Tickets on sale soon...

/Shows are 1 hour long.

/Entry can be found at the doors behind the giant silver ball.

/Pre-show drinks will be available from the bar in the space gallery beforehand.

/Doors and bar open 30mins before the start of the show.

/Please arrive at least 15mins before your show starts.

/Recommended 16+. 12-16s must be accompanied by an adult.