Science Dome is designed to explore science, geology and geography in an interactive way. The Science Dome visits schools and clubs, providing an additional science resource and presenting a different learning experience to children.
We provide a mobile planetarium and natural history shows (rocks/ fossils and dinosaurs) to schools, colleges, youth clubs, scouts groups and playgroups. The service is provided in a blacked-out purpose built mobile dome which can be sited indoors using a school hall.

We operate two mobile domes from Bournemouth and from Oxford, covering the whole of the South of England and the Midlands. We also tour the rest of the UK and EIRE on request.
In addition we have a special outside dome for large events and fairs available from late 2009. Click our news item on the following website.
Click here for additional Website http://www.sciencedome.co.uk/
Our domes can cater for a large event up to 60 people with special multimedia equipment and lens to provide a spectacular show for entertainment and education that only a planetarium can provide.
With the help of a local expert we are now offering 3D pictures in most of our shows. See the power of 3D images to illustrate science and to stimulate young minds.
See scary dinosaurs in 3D using 3D glasses (provided).
Click for 3D details.
Science Dome appears in Dorset Echo - see the article and video
See the film and read the article from our visit to a Weymouth school.
http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/
video link
http://video.newsquest.co.uk/index.var.18483.0.0.php/Dorset/Dorset+Echo/
Events include;
1. Solar System Tour and Beyond
2. Space Exploration (Apollo Moon Landings)
3. Dinosaur Show
4. Rocks, Soils and Fossils
5. Earth and Beyond KS1/2
6. Light/Dark and Space
7. Light and Sound
8. Ancient Egypt and the Stars
The shows consist of using the dome, parachutes and outside interaction. The above topic shows can be mixed during the day with different shows in the afternoon perhaps.
Programmes can be partial constructed by the school in advance of visit to reflect current classroom subjects.
Secondary School programme available with full planetarium shows and films.
Click here for the schools page Schools programme
A full day visit costing in the range of £375 (excluding VAT) with a typical day including up to five class shows.
VAT number 926 3431 30.
We are excited to be able to add to our programme three full-surround films using our new 360-degree projection system from the USA. These films wrap around and over the viewer on the whole surface of the dome, and are the type of films presented in fixed planetariums in science centres, but we will bring them to your school!
Distributed by Spitz Inc. Our current titles cover all school ages:
‘The Zula Patrol Under The Weather’ - This cartoon show is suitable for up to year 4.‘Oasis in Space’ - liquid water - a key ingredient for life on Earth. Suitable for year 5 to adult.'Black Holes-The Other Side of Infinity'. Suitable for year 5 to adult.
Click Spitz Full Dome shows for full details.
Video stream and sample
Please click ‘Oasis in Space’
These documents are available for viewing on your Internet Explorer page, just click the link to start.
Click on link for Powerpoint Presentation for Stars and Planets in the Science Dome
Click on link for Powerpoint Presentation for Dinosaurs in the Science Dome
Click on link for Powerpoint Presentation on RE/RS
Our 'Party' service provides an alternative to a normal birthday event. We can provide a wide range of different events from 'Wii' game parties for the teenager to 'Star' or ''Dinosaur' themed parties for the younger child.
Parties can be run anytime during the year after school or at weekends (Not Sunday’s)
Wii games can be booked for a party during the half term holidays or just for a SPACE day.
Reduced rates for the current spring term--Party hire £95 to £150 (including VAT) depending on location.
Party offer please click
Science Dome in Portsmouth Education Newspaper in Spring2008
click here (page4) Term time
A good public interest website at www.scienceprojectideas.co.uk
focused on great ideas and advice for science projects
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