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Brian Mason Discovery Dome

Experience the wonder of the night sky in the unique setting of the Discovery Planetarium.

  • The Discovery Dome allows us to project stars, planets and the Moon all around you to simulate the night sky.

  • The Discovery Dome requires an indoor venue and is best set up in a hall or library with a high ceiling (Minimum space, 7 m diameter x 4 m high)

  • The Discovery Dome can hold up to 30 students and teachers per session. A minimum of 60 students per day is required.

  • Starlab programmes can be used onsite at Science Alive! in conjunction with other space programmes.

Starlab Programmes

Starlab 1 - The Night Sky
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Years 1–2
Experience the wonder of the night sky in the unique setting of the Starlab Planetarium.
Key Concepts: day and night, constellations and the Moon.
Learning Intentions
25 mins     Onsite and Outreach

Starlab 2 - Planets and Constellations
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Years 3–4
Experience the wonder of the night sky in the unique setting of the Starlab Planetarium.
Key Concepts: day and night, the Earth's rotation, constellations, the Moon, and visible planets in the night sky.
Learning Intentions
30 Mins Onsite and Outreach

Starlab 3 - Astronomy
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Years 5-8
Experience the wonder of the night sky in the unique setting of the Starlab Planetarium.
Key Concepts: day and night, the Earth's rotation, constellations, the Moon, the Milky Way galaxy, and visible planets in the night sky.
Learning Intentions
40 mins Onsite and Outreach

Starlab 4 - High School Programme
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Years 9+
Key Concepts:earth's position in the solar system, star size and temperature, nebulae, galaxies, constellations and planets.
Learning Intentions
50 mins Onsite and Outreach

Matariki Starlab
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Years 3-6
Experience the wonder of the night sky in the unique setting of the Starlab Planetarium with a Maori focus.
Key Concepts: Matariki and other constellations, the night sky's role in Maori navigation, changing seasons, and keeping track of time. The Moon and its phases, the visible planets in the night sky.
Learning Intentions
30 Mins Onsite and Outreach

For further information and costs, please contact:

Science Alive!
Ph: (03) 353 4573
Fax: (03) 365 5189
E-mail: education@sciencealive.co.nz
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