Stardome Observatory & Planetarium

Community Organisation

Stardome Observatory & Planetarium
670 Manukau Road
One Tree Hill Domain
29 days ago

The Year in Space 2024

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2024 has been an epic year in space, with stranded astronauts, dazzling auroras, comets, meteor showers, and eclipses. 

The Year in Space is Stardome’s own fulldome showcase of the year’s highlights and includes stunning recent images and discoveries from the James … View more
2024 has been an epic year in space, with stranded astronauts, dazzling auroras, comets, meteor showers, and eclipses. 

The Year in Space is Stardome’s own fulldome showcase of the year’s highlights and includes stunning recent images and discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope, exciting space events of the year, and breathtaking astrophotography from finalists of the NZ Astrophotography Competition.

Take a trip through space and witness the beauty of our universe as seen from Aotearoa New Zealand. Not to be missed!

www.stardome.org.nz...

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29 days ago

New shows at Stardome

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It's a stellar time to head to Stardome, with five new shows starting from November through to January!

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61 days ago

Halloween at Stardome 2024

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Don't ghost us this Halloween, it’s the most wonderful time of the fear🎃. Take a look at this year’s Halloween line up on Thursday 31st of October!

At 6.15pm and 7.30pm there's Spooky Space, a special family-friendly planetarium show that explores some of the strangest, … View more
Don't ghost us this Halloween, it’s the most wonderful time of the fear🎃. Take a look at this year’s Halloween line up on Thursday 31st of October!

At 6.15pm and 7.30pm there's Spooky Space, a special family-friendly planetarium show that explores some of the strangest, spookiest corners of the cosmos! See the Witch Head and Tarantula nebulae, veer past the teetering edge of a black hole to the very end of the known universe. Expect the unexpected!
(Tickets are $18/$15)

And then at 8.45pm we're screening The Addams Family, the classic macabre family adventure starring Christopher Lloyd, Christina Ricci and Anjelica Houston.
(Tickets are $15/$12)

Throughout the evening there'll be spot prizes for the best Halloween costumes, so make them eerie-sistible. Plus, a free popcorn included with every ticket 🍿!
🎟️: www.stardome.org.nz...

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216 days ago

Quiet Hour at Stardome: Sat 22 June, 9.45am

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Quiet Hour returns at Stardome. This session offers a low-sensory environment tailored to accommodate individuals with autism or sensory and neurodiversity needs.

We modify both our planetarium and broader gallery spaces to provide a gentler sensory experience, including:

- A guided … View more
Quiet Hour returns at Stardome. This session offers a low-sensory environment tailored to accommodate individuals with autism or sensory and neurodiversity needs.

We modify both our planetarium and broader gallery spaces to provide a gentler sensory experience, including:

- A guided planetarium session exploring the night sky, led by a presenter
- Reduced volume levels
- Soft ambient lighting, with planetarium doors remaining open throughout the show
- A breakout space

Spaces are also strictly limited to 20 visitors per session.
Adults $10, Children/Students/Seniors $8. Carers go free when attending with a visitor with a disability. All ages welcome.

If you have any additional accessibility requirements or questions, please contact Stardome directly.
Book at www.stardome.org.nz...

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221 days ago

Sounds of the Ocean *SHOWING FOR 2 DAYS ONLY*

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Sounds of the Ocean is an award-winning immersive experience that invites you and your family to the heart of the deep blue sea. In a society burdened with stress, this transformative project offers calm and rest. It is an invitation to forge a deep connection with the enchanting life that dwells … View moreSounds of the Ocean is an award-winning immersive experience that invites you and your family to the heart of the deep blue sea. In a society burdened with stress, this transformative project offers calm and rest. It is an invitation to forge a deep connection with the enchanting life that dwells beneath the waves. The experience combines sounds of whales and dolphins with music, immersive visual art, dance, and ocean imagery to guide the audience on a mindful underwater odyssey.

Presented as part of World Oceans Week, an official UN Ocean Decade Activity. All ticket sales support the Sustainable Coastlines charity here in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Screening for two days only: 5 Jun 6.30pm, 6 Jun 6pm. All tickets just $5!
Book now: www.stardome.org.nz...

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