Join us in the Launceston Planetarium for our new show Dark Side of Light.
Light pollution. Have you ever heard of this term? How can something as essential as light even be associated with pollution? And yet – it is.
For several centuries, we have become accustomed to lighting up artificial light sources after dark, considering them natural. But it’s not. Living organisms, both plants and animals, have adapted to the natural cycle of day and night for tens of millions of years. Our biorhythms work in accordance with sunrise and sunset.
The artificial disruption of this cycle has serious consequences, not only for our health but also for the environment and the economy. So why is the increasing level of artificial lighting dangerous for us?
In Dark Side of Light, discover what is hidden under the term 'light pollution' and what each of us can do about it.
Developed by seven European astronomy and planetariums: Brno Observatory and Planetarium (Czech Republic), Planetarium Hamburg (Germany), Planetarium Wenus (Poland), Slovak Central Observatory (Slovak Republic), TIT Planetarium Budapest (Hungary), the Baia Mare Astronomy Science Museum (Romania), and the Austrian Planetarium Society (Austria). Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.
Each Planetarium show is followed by a live tour of the current night sky.
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.
• 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
Conditions of entry:
You must arrive 15 minutes before the show's start time.
• 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
• 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
• Please note that refunds are not available for Planetarium bookings
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1. Personal information is managed in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act 2004 (the Act) and may be accessed by the individual to whom it relates, on request to City of Launceston.
2. Your personal information is collected by the City of Launceston for the purpose of operating the program including issuing tickets and contacting you regarding your booking. If you consent, photos and videos may also be captured of you for the purpose of marketing and promotions ("the Purpose").
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