Discover events in Dumfries & Galloway – South West Scotland

HOLST – THE PLANETS 360: Full Dome Experience

Holst – The Planets 360: Full Dome Experience

Dark Space Planetarium Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

The Planets 360 is a re-imagining of British composer Gustav Holst’s The Planets orchestral suite. This production utilises the awe-inspiring full dome (360°) video format, so The Planets can now be enjoyed as a sonically driven immersive experience. A fusion of art, music and science in a 360° spectacle.​ ***Please note this show isn’t suitable […]

£8.00
STARS OF CLASSIC: Full Dome Experience

Stars Of Classic: Full Dome Experience

Dark Space Planetarium Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Embark on a musical journey through cosmic events, from the Big Bang to humanity’s future. Accompanied by Beethoven, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, and other masters, we witness galaxy births, supernovae, black holes, and the miracle of life. Explore distant planets, cosmic dangers like asteroid impacts and colliding galaxies, and dream of humanity’s future in space. Stars of […]

£12.00
HOLST – THE PLANETS 360: Full Dome Experience

Holst – The Planets 360: Full Dome Experience

Dark Space Planetarium Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

The Planets 360 is a re-imagining of British composer Gustav Holst’s The Planets orchestral suite. This production utilises the awe-inspiring full dome (360°) video format, so The Planets can now be enjoyed as a sonically driven immersive experience. A fusion of art, music and science in a 360° spectacle.​ ***Please note this show isn’t suitable […]

£8.00

A Guide to Buying a Telescope with Mike Alexander

Dark Space Planetarium Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Everything you should need to know about telescopes before spending any money! With the huge range of telescopes available it can be difficult to know which one to buy. A wrong choice can lead to frustration or wasting of hundreds of pounds. This workshop, led by Mike Alexander, is designed to help you understand all […]

£4 – £8
STARS OF CLASSIC: Full Dome Experience

Stars Of Classic: Full Dome Experience

Dark Space Planetarium Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Embark on a musical journey through cosmic events, from the Big Bang to humanity’s future. Accompanied by Beethoven, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, and other masters, we witness galaxy births, supernovae, black holes, […]

£12.00

Johannes Kepler – Orbital Genius with Andy Sawers

Dark Space Planetarium Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

The fact that Isaac Newton saw further than most people is because he stood on the shoulders of the intellectual giant Johannes Kepler. Described by Einstein as a genius, Kepler […]

£4 – £8
STARS OF CLASSIC: Full Dome Experience

Stars Of Classic: Full Dome Experience

Dark Space Planetarium Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Embark on a musical journey through cosmic events, from the Big Bang to humanity’s future. Accompanied by Beethoven, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, and other masters, we witness galaxy births, supernovae, black holes, […]

£12.00

STARS OF CLASSIC: Full Dome Experience

Stars Of Classic: Full Dome Experience

Dark Space Planetarium Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Embark on a musical journey through cosmic events, from the Big Bang to humanity’s future. Accompanied by Beethoven, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, and other masters, we witness galaxy births, supernovae, black holes, […]

£12.00
STARS OF CLASSIC: Full Dome Experience

Stars Of Classic: Full Dome Experience

Dark Space Planetarium Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Embark on a musical journey through cosmic events, from the Big Bang to humanity’s future. Accompanied by Beethoven, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, and other masters, we witness galaxy births, supernovae, black holes, […]

£12.00
STARS OF CLASSIC: Full Dome Experience

Stars Of Classic: Full Dome Experience

Dark Space Planetarium Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Embark on a musical journey through cosmic events, from the Big Bang to humanity’s future. Accompanied by Beethoven, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, and other masters, we witness galaxy births, supernovae, black holes, […]

£12.00

Setting Up And Using A Telescope With Mike Alexander

Dark Space Planetarium Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Everything you should need to know about setting up and using a telescope! This workshop, led by Mike Alexander, is designed to help you set up your telescope correctly and get the best use from it. Please note this is a 2-hour event.

£4 – £8

Holst – The Planets 360: Full Dome Experience

Dark Space Planetarium Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

The Planets 360 is a re-imagining of British composer Gustav Holst’s The Planets orchestral suite. This production utilises the awe-inspiring full dome (360°) video format, so The Planets can now be enjoyed as a sonically driven immersive experience. A fusion of art, music and science in a 360° spectacle.​ ***Please note this show isn’t suitable […]

£8.00
STARS OF CLASSIC: Full Dome Experience

Stars Of Classic: Full Dome Experience

Dark Space Planetarium Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Embark on a musical journey through cosmic events, from the Big Bang to humanity’s future. Accompanied by Beethoven, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, and other masters, we witness galaxy births, supernovae, black holes, and the miracle of life. Explore distant planets, cosmic dangers like asteroid impacts and colliding galaxies, and dream of humanity’s future in space. Stars of […]

£12.00

Meteorites with Mike Alexander

Dark Space Planetarium Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Did you know that pre-Iron Age people such as the ancient Greeks and Egyptians venerated and even used meteorite metal? Our understanding of meteorites has developed over the centuries and is still as important today. Join Mike Alexander as he discusses the origin of meteorites and what they can tell us about the early Solar […]

£4 – £8
STARS OF CLASSIC: Full Dome Experience

Stars Of Classic: Full Dome Experience

Dark Space Planetarium Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Embark on a musical journey through cosmic events, from the Big Bang to humanity’s future. Accompanied by Beethoven, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, and other masters, we witness galaxy births, supernovae, black holes, […]

£12.00
STARS OF CLASSIC: Full Dome Experience

Stars Of Classic: Full Dome Experience

Dark Space Planetarium Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Embark on a musical journey through cosmic events, from the Big Bang to humanity’s future. Accompanied by Beethoven, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, and other masters, we witness galaxy births, supernovae, black holes, […]

£12.00

What’s In The Night Sky In The Month Ahead With Mike Alexander

Dark Space Planetarium Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Have you ever wondered what that really bright star is, or would you like to know which planets and other celestial objects can be seen in the sky? Join Mike Alexander from the Galloway Astronomy Centre who will be telling us which celestial events can be viewed in the month ahead.

£4 – £8

TWENTY AMAZING THINGS ABOUT SPACE with Andy Sawers

Dark Space Planetarium Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

What would the night sky be like if we could actually see galaxies? Is a cheap watch a better timekeeper than the Sun? What’s the extraordinary coincidence that gives us solar eclipses? And how did the discovery of Uranus lead directly to the discovery of Neptune? This lively talk highlights twenty things about astronomy and […]

£4 – £8

What’s Wrong With My Telescope? With Mike Alexander

Dark Space Planetarium Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Struggling to get crisp views of the night sky? Bring your own telescope and join our practical workshop designed to help you fix common issues and get your gear working like a dream. Learn how to align mirrors, balance mounts, and diagnose tracking problems with expert guidance and friendly support. Whether you’re a beginner or […]

£8.00

What’s In The Night Sky In The Month Ahead With Mike Alexander

Dark Space Planetarium Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Have you ever wondered what that really bright star is, or would you like to know which planets and other celestial objects can be seen in the sky? Join Mike Alexander from the Galloway Astronomy Centre who will be telling us which celestial events can be viewed in the month ahead.

£4 – £8

What’s In The Night Sky In The Month Ahead With Mike Alexander

Dark Space Planetarium Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

Have you ever wondered what that really bright star is, or would you like to know which planets and other celestial objects can be seen in the sky? Join Mike Alexander from the Galloway Astronomy Centre who will be telling us which celestial events can be viewed in the month ahead.

£4 – £8