The Mizar Planetarium, operated by Bob Mizon F.R.A.S., travels from Wimborne, Dorset, UK, and can bring the night sky to schools, youth groups, Scouts, Guides, Brownies, Cubs, societies, clubs, public events and exhibitions, etc. within a radius of approximately 250 km (150 miles). The Planetarium can accommodate up to 35 people for each presentation, in a self-contained, darkened environment.
Over 3 000 pinpoint stars, the planets, Sun, Moon, the Milky Way and other wonders of the heavens appear on the inner surface of the 6-metre-wide (20 foot) dome. A quiet, indoor space with a minimum ceiling height of 3.2 metres (approx 10 foot 6 inches) is needed. Disabled access is no problem.
Shows may be tailored to your needs, and any aspect of astronomy, ancient or modern, can be dealt with. Presentations may include
National Curriculum astronomy
A tour of the universe in space and time
The origin of the constellations
Stonehenge
Legends of the night sky
Space exploration
Extraterrestrial life
Light pollution
Any other special requests, as specified.
Mizar also features a special Christmas show, and an eclipse show.
Presentations can be from 20 to 90 minutes long, accompanied by relevant displays. Also available is free photocopiable teaching material. Other astronomical items ranging from badges and postcards to larger posters, classroom wall material, and books are offered for sale.
For distances greater than 40 km (25 miles) from Wimborne, Dorset, a minimum of 2 presentations is preferred, and a fuel supplement is required.
For further information, and details of current prices,
please contact Bob Mizon at the
Mizar Travelling Planetarium.
Telephone (01202) 887084
e-mail
Other Talks by Bob Mizon F.R.A.S.
I also give standard "slide & screen" talks to astronomical, scientific and photographic societies and other groups. Subjects include
Alphabet of the Solar System (26 slides from A to Z)
Astronomy: A Tour Through the Universe
An 'Astro-Alphabet' (26 slides from A to Z on astronomical subjects)
Astronomy and the Ancients (pre-telescopic astronomy)
Basic Astrophotography (mostly without a telescope)
Build a Small Observatory (run-off roof type with binocular chair)
Comets
The Sun and the Eclipse of 1999 August 11th
Fourteen Pioneers of Astronomy (from Copernicus to Jansky)
Is There Anyone Up There? (extraterrestrial life)
Light Pollution and the BAA Campaign for Dark Skies (Bob co-ordinates the CfDS)
Milky Way Survey (using Bob's own photos)
The Names of the Stars (Zubenelgenubi, Rotanev, Benetnasch..... where do they all come from?)
Time and the Stars (what was happening on Earth when the light from various astronomical objects left them?)
I.R. Poyser - Makers of superb brass refracting telescopes
in the traditional style, and suppliers of lenses and optical
components, and astronomy kits for GCSE courses.
CfDS 2006 - The Sixth European Dark-Sky Symposium
to be held in Portsmouth, UK, 2006 September 15th & 16th.
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