Simon's
Space Odyssey Space Dome planetarium presentations are an amazing multimedia
experience designed to excite and inspire everyone, children and adults
alike!
In September 2010, Space
Odyssey became the first planetarium in the UK to be equipped with the
sensational Franco-Spanish MIP1080 portable, "Full-Dome" digital
projection system. "Full-Dome" systems project images throughout
the inner surface of a dome to create a breathtaking, immersive experience
that envelops the audience.
With this incredible new
projection technology, Simon is able to show stunning graphics and advanced
computer simulations throughout the dome to further enhance the amazing,
interactive learning environment the Space Odyssey planetarium provides.
"Full-Dome" digital projection is used in the world's leading
planetarium domes such as at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich and
the Hayden Planetarium in New York.
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Above: children experience Space Odyssey's stunning
new Full-Dome digital projection technology
Each of Simon's
presentations is carefully planned to suit the audience involved and
can be further tailored on request to cater for particular interests
or requirements. Since he presented Space Odyssey's very first dome
experience in November 2004, Simon has guided over 116,000
children and adults on a breathtaking voyage of discovery in Space Odyssey's
two domes!
Regardless
of which size of dome is used, every Space Odyssey presentation involves
the same, stunning state-of-the-art technology!
Please select your
area of interest from this list to find out more
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School
shows
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interactive,
exciting, hi-tech shows for every age from Foundation to A-level,
with prices starting at just
£250
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all
presentations carefully planned and delivered to suit the students
involved. Where appropriate, presentations are based upon National
Curriculum requirements and exam board syllabuses to ensure
maximum educational benefit (although non-curricular presentations
available on request, e.g. "The Mysteries of Mars"!)
![Cell! Cell! Cell! logo](images/CCCtitle.jpg)
- New
for Autumn 2012
- stunning new KS3-5 biology show
called "Cell! Cell! Cell!", exploring
cell structure, DNA, genetics, fertilization and embryonic development
(particularly focussing on stem cells), tissue interaction and
more! See www.cell-cell-cell.com for more details of this breathtaking
state-of-the-art production. During "Cell!
Cell! Cell!" shows, each group enjoys the full 24-minute
production and then revisits those aspects of particular relevence
to their Key Stage to discuss them in more detail in the remainder
of the lesson, to maximise the learning experience. Follow-up
activities and resources are provided.
![Close-up of retinal rod cells from Cell! Cell! Cell!](images/CCCrods.jpg)
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all
shows are presented by a fully-qualified, experienced Physics
Teacher, Simon Ould, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society
who has a wealth of teaching experience and extensive astronomy
knowledge (please see Presenter
page for more details) Simon has taught all three sciences
to GCSE and Physics to A-level
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the
larger Voyager dome can
accommodate up to TWO classes at a time (N.B. see capacity
limits on Voyager page). The
smaller Pioneer dome will
fit in almost any school / community hall and can comfortably
take a Primary-age class at a time.
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Adult
Education Centres / Tertiary Colleges
- Space Odyssey
presentations can be tailored to suit courses for learners of all ages
- please contact
us to discuss the particular requirements of your AEC / college and
to learn how Space Odyssey can enhance and support the curriculum you
wish to deliver
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Scouts,
Guides etc.
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great
for fund-raising activities as the dome will fit in many community
halls etc. (please see Domes information
pages for details of hall requirements)
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Community
groups
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- Space Odyssey
presentations are not just for kids! Simon offers planetarium experiences
to community groups of all ages (e.g. Womens' Institutes, Rotary Clubs
etc.) to explore the Universe and the wonders of the heavens
- the Voyager
dome can accommodate up to 32 chairs inside it for the audience
to sit on (with room for a few children on the floor, too), so there's
no need to worry that you would become uncomfortable on the floor!
- access is through
a safe and easy-to-negotiate tall zip opening in the side of the dome,
so the elderly can easily step into the dome
- wheelchair access
is very easily achieved too
- shows can be tailored
to cater for any specific interests
- typically, the
aim of community group shows is to experience a voyage through the Solar
System and beyond, with a particular emphasis on the stars of the night-time
sky as seen from the UK and from other parts of the world and a tour
of some of the planets and moons of the Solar System
- please see
Domes Information pages for details of hall
size requirements
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Fund-raising
events
- why not book the
Space Odyssey dome to help raise funds for your good cause?!
- those visiting
your fête etc. could be charged an admission fee to experience
the wonder of the night sky and learn about their Birth Star, the Moon
and planets, the signs of the Zodiac, the other constellations and the
stories behind them (e.g. how the ancient Greeks and other cultures
saw patterns in the night sky and the myths and legends they created
to explain them)
- a great headline-grabber
for local newspapers/TV/radio to help promote your event ahead of time
and raise even more valuable funds
- please note that
you would need a suitable community/school hall nearby as the dome cannot
be set up outside (please see Domes Information
pages for details of hall requirements)
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Astronomical
Societies
- Fed up with observing
nights blighted by cloudy skies? Light pollution driving you mad? Ever
wished you could experience the stunning Southern Hemisphere skies but
(a) you can't afford the flights or (b) you'd rather not face Australian
beer?
- Space Odyssey
offers 100% cloud-free, inky-dark skies - guarranteed! Space Odyssey's
incredible Cosmodyssee III star projector can be used to transport
the audience around the globe to experience breathtaking night skies
we never get to see from the UK. See for yourself the rich starfields
of Sagittarius and Carina, the Large and Small Magellenic Clouds and
the Southern Cross....
- As a Fellow of
the Royal Astronomical Society since 1992 and having studied Astronomy
at university, physics teacher Simon Ould has a wealth of subject knowledge.
Coupled with the incredible technology used in the Space Odyssey planetarium,
Simon can take your Society members on a fascinating voyage of discovery
through the world's night skies. Why not invite along members of the
public, too, to help raise the profile of your organisation?
- please see
the Domes Information pages for details of
hall requirements
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