Horizon - the Planetarium

Horizon – the Planetarium is an indoor theatre that presents high tech multi-media shows about our night sky, the solar system and beyond. The digital projection system accurately displays stars, planets and other celestial bodies on its dome screen, allowing you to journey through space without ever leaving your seat.

Horizon shows are subject to change without notice. To check show information for the planned date of your visit, please call 9215 0700.

Click the title of a show to find out more about what you can expect.

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 Showing daily at 11.45am and 2.45pm.

Be taken on a spectacular voyage to witness the most beautiful, powerful, and mysterious weather phenomena in the Solar System. This show, by National Geographic, brings you up-close with the amazing weather on our planetary neighbours.

 

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 Showing everyday at 1.30pm.

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Do you know what an astronomer does? Today's astronomer is not the lone observer of past centuries. Decipher the code of starlight and follow astronomers in an international quest to uncover the secrets of far off galaxies. You will see that we really are all astronomers!

 

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Showing weekends and public holidays at 3.45pm.

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This breathtaking show will take you on a journey from the depths of the Earth’s oceans to planets outside of our own Solar System.

The Search for Life explores how scientists are searching as never before, for signs of life beyond our own planet.

 

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Showing daily at 10.45am.

Journeying into space is the greatest endeavour the human race has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? See it all in 'Astronaut.'

Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to manoeuvring through microscopic regions of the human body under the extreme stress of 'lift off!'

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Included in all sessions at Horizon - the Planetarium.

Horizon Live! takes you on a tour through the night sky of Western Australia and beyond!  Find the planets and constellations in the night sky tonight, before blasting off into space.

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Horizon - the Planetarium shows

Horizon – the Planetarium is an indoor theatre that presents high tech multi-media shows about our night sky, the solar system and beyond.

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