This exciting program about the Sun was produced by the European Southern Observatory. It made its world debut at the International Planetarium Society Conference in France in July 2018.

The Sun is the only star that we can study from relatively close range, and learning more about our Sun helps astronomers to understand more about other stars.

The Sun: Our Living Star presents a wealth of information about the Sun in an easily understandable way. It includes spectacular graphics showing how the Sun generates its energy, and that it reveals many of its secrets to astronomers, who observe it in different wavelengths of light.

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

For our safety and yours, wearing a face mask is a condition of entry. Children aged under 12 years are exempt from face mask requirements.

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

• For our safety and yours, wearing a face mask is a condition of entry for our Planetarium sessions
• Children aged under 12 years are exempt from face mask requirements
• 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