Preschool Visits
Stardome is here to help give your students an out-of-this-world learning experience! Each preschool visit includes a Feature Show in our 360-degree planetarium and space activities.
Choose one of the following Planetarium Feature Shows
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Magic SkyIntroduce children to the Sun, stars and Moon! This show invites children to sing along while they learn about the sky.
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Tycho to the MoonBlast off on an amazing ride into space with Tycho to learn about night and day, space travel, the Moon and much more.
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Duration of time in the planetarium is approximately 30 minutes.
Choose one of the following Education Sessions
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Telescope Tour:Take a look at the Edith Winstone Blackwell Zeiss Telescope and the observatory dome the telescope is situated in.**Please note that we can take no more that 25 people into the observatory dome at a time. Viewing through the telescope is only available in the evenings--please see our evening shows for information.
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Rocket Launch:Join us in the courtyard as we find out just how high our bottle rockets can go!**Please note that this activity is subject to favourable weather conditions. Your presenters will have alternative activities if the weather is not appropriate.
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Total duration of the visit is approximately 60 minutes.
To Make a Booking
Step 1: Contact our Education Manager Beth van der Loeff ph (09) 624 1246 ext 207, bethl@stardome.org.nz to arrange a session date and time.
Step 2: Fill out the booking forms we send you, and return them to us.
Session Times:
Days: Monday to Friday -- 60-minute sessions
Daytime Times: 10.00 am 11.00 pm 12.00pm 1.00 pm 2.00 pm
Evening Times: Sessions available on request (subject to availability)
Session Prices:
LEOTC Schools and Providers: $5 per student / adult (one adult will be admitted free of charge per 8 students)
A minimum charge of $175 applies to groups of 35 students or less.
Please call to discuss rates. For further enquiries please contact Stardome on: (09) 624 1246
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