The immersive experience will give people the chance to learn more about astronomy and space exploration
A state-of-the-art mobile planetarium is coming to Hull city centre(Image: Planetarium Go UK)
The cosmos is coming to Hull next month with a state-of-the-art planetarium heading to the city centre. From Friday, April 3, Queen Victoria Square will transform into a gateway to the stars with the debut of a state-of-the-art mobile planetarium, an initiative designed to bring high-level science outreach to cities that currently lack permanent astronomical facilities.
The portable structure, which combines high-resolution digital projection technology with a focus on sustainability, will remain in Hull until Sunday, April 26. The Planetarium Go UK tour aims to bridge the gap between complex science and local communities, turning city centres into hubs for space exploration.
“Our objective is clear: to bring science to places where it has not reached before,” said José Jiménez, CEO of Planetarium Go UK and AstroÁndalus. “We want children, young people and families to enjoy an immersive experience that sparks scientific curiosity and brings the universe closer to everyday life, regardless of where they live.
“Planetarium Go UK is not just an entertainment initiative but an educational tool aligned with the national science curriculum. Its sessions are adapted to different educational levels and designed to encourage STEM vocations from an early age.”
The spherical cinema experience allows audiences to engage with films about astronomy and space travel in a way that traditional classrooms cannot replicate. For the organisers, the emotional impact of the dome is just as important as the data being shared.
“Science education needs excitement and a sense of wonder to be truly transformative,” Mr Jiménez added. “Our planetarium turns learning into an unforgettable experience that can inspire the astronauts, scientists and engineers of the future.
“Our aim is to collaborate with local communities and make science a cultural meeting point accessible to everyone.
“There are dozens of cities without a planetarium, and our purpose is to offer their residents the chance to enjoy an immersive spherical cinema experience, where audiences of all ages can watch films about astronomy and space exploration.
“Planetarium Go UK represents a new model of immersive science education for a new generation. The next astronauts may well be in a local school in the UK today, and science outreach also helps build community.”
For more information and tickets, see the official website.
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