Wales mobile planetarium
Be captivated by the awe & wonder of the Universe
Our Wales mobile planetarium has been captivating pupils & groups in and around the area for more than 10 years. We’ve visited and inspired thousands of pupils in Primary, Secondary, Special Needs schools and local activity groups.
Our mobile planetarium shows are suitable for all ages & abilities and tailored to each group. You can be assured that our shows will spark a desire to learn and to explore so much more. So, stepping into a WonderDome Wales mobile planetarium transports you on a cosmic journey, a thrilling adventure exploring the wonders of the Universe. Our captivating shows are tailored to all ages, delivering curriculum-focused (England, Scotland and Wales), presenter-led content which will ignite their curiosity. From planet formation to the birth and death of stars, from launching rockets to stepping foot on other worlds, it’s an unforgettable opportunity to bring the marvels of space right into your school or venue. Inspire future space explorers and kickstart their lifelong love of space and science with a WonderDome experience.
Chat to Mission Control (our bookings office) to find out how we can make this an unforgettable experience.
REASONS TO BOOK A Wales MOBILE PLANETARIUM:
- shows adapted to meet the needs of all levels of learning
- flexible show lengths to make the most of your WonderDome mobile planetarium visit
- the simple yet motivating solution to kickstarting a topic or consolidating learning ideas
- experienced, knowledgeable and friendly presenters
Find out more about our planetarium shows:
MEET THE PRESENTERS
Knowledgeable, friendly and awe-inspiring, you can’t help but be mesmerised by a WonderDome planetarium presenter. With a genuine passion for space they’ll take you on a cosmic journey.
5-STAR REVIEWS for Wales MOBILE PLANETARIUM
We’re very proud that we regularly receive 5-star reviews from everyone who experiences the WonderDome. But don’t just take our word for it.
Find out how your Wales mobile planetarium will be a 5-star stellar experience.
Wales MOBILE PLANETARIUM IN ACTION
There’s always a buzz of excitement when people see the ‘silver space dome’ appear in the hall or venue because it looks so exciting. Here’s how it all works.
Just a few of the schools & groups we’ve visited with our Wales mobile planetarium and inspired about space:
- Pontprennau Primary School, Cardiff
- Ysgol Maes Y Felin, Holywell
- Terrace Road Primary, Swansea
You may also be interested to visit other places of astronomical interest in this area. Please find below a couple of links:
The Abergavenny Astronomy Society held its inaugural meeting on 8th November 2010 and was officially formed in February 2011. The society holds monthly meetings with guest speakers. Talks have included Impacts from Comets and Asteroids, Stellar Types, Lunar Observing, Radio Astronomy, Multiverse or Universe?, The Celtic Sky, History of Astronomy, Saturn and Her Moons, String Theory, The Herschel and Planck missions, Mars, Joseph Harris (18th c astronomer), X Ray Binaries and Early Modern Comets.
The AAS holds workshops on Telescopes and Observing the Night Sky to help new observers. The society supports the Brecon Beacons Dark Sky Reserve.
All AAS Meetings are open to the public. Regular meetings held on the last Monday of each month at 7:30pm in the The Hen and Chickens, Flannel Street, Abergavenny. See the “Home” or “Meetings” page for details.
