Here Comes the Sun

9th December 2011

Here Comes the Sun

Children are invited to take part in a mystery summer trail at Carter Observatory these holidays, searching through the multi-media space galleries for the hidden Sun during 17 December to 29 January.

While visiting they can board the new Tūhura Module to navigate to far away planets and explore what life would be like as an astronaut. Find out what astronauts eat and even how they wash their hair.

Summer is celebrated with Sun-themed space activities during the week from 9 - 27 January. Even on those holiday days when the Sun is hidden behind clouds, families will be able to feel the warmth at Carter Observatory as we celebrate the largest star in our solar system.

Families are also invited to the Solstice Celebration on the evening of 21 December where they can explore our local stars. Christmas Eve and New Years Eve late nights at Carter Observatory also offer a special evening for families with the multi-media centre open until 9.30pm on these nights and if the weather is clear the telescope will be open for searching the stars.

For more information please contact Carter Observatory on tel. 910 3140, or refer to our website www.carterobservatory.org

• National Geographic’s movie Wildest Weather in the Solar System will be shown daily in the full-dome digital planetarium

• Imagine how many times families would hear ‘Are we there yet?’ on a drive to visit the Sun, a trip that would take 170 years.

• Free parking for two hours is available in the Botanic Garden car park, at the top of the Cable Car on Upland Road.

ENDS

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