Launceston Planetarium Shows - Birth of Planet Earth

Birth of planet Earth is a show that tells the twisted tale of Earth’s origins. Our planet formed four and a half billion years ago, and scientists now think that our galaxy is filled with planetary systems, including planets roughly the size of our own.

An important question is how the Moon formed. According to a major hypothesis, it came into being as a result of a catastrophic collision, which is depicted realistically on our planetarium dome.

The show examines the questions of how Earth become a living planet in the wake of our Solar System’s violent birth, and what its history tells us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like.

The health and wellbeing of our visitors, employees and volunteers is our priority.

While face masks are no longer required, we do encourage mask wearing as extra protection in areas such as the Launceston Planetarium where visitors are unable to physically distance.

Feel free to bring your own mask. If you forget, don't worry, we've got you covered – simply ask our friendly team at the Information Desk.

Conditions of entry

You must arrive 15 minutes before the shows start time

• While face masks are no longer required, we do encourage mask wearing as extra protection in areas such as the Launceston Planetarium where visitors are unable to physically distance

• Check in at the Information Desk to collect tickets before heading around to the Planetarium foyer

• Uncollected Eventbrite tickets will be forfeited if arrival is less than 15 minutes before hand

• The Planetarium is closed Mondays and public holidays (with the exception of Mondays that fall within school holidays)

• A family ticket offers admission for two adults and two children, or one adult and three children. If more than a family of four are seeking entry under a family ticket, another adult/child ticket will need to be purchased

• Please note that refunds are not available for Planetarium bookings