For schools:
Each Cosmodome session consists of an immersive 3D movie of your choice, Stellarium and a short discussion.
The 3D movies are aligned with the Science Curriculum.
Relevant activity sheets are provided to the teachers.
For libraries, school holiday programs, and vacation care centres:
Each Cosmodome session consists of an immersive 3D movie of your choice.
Stellarium: Optional
Activity sheets: Optional
HOW LONG IS EACH COSMODOME SESSION?
For schools:
About 50 minutes – tailored to suit your class timetable.
Longer sessions can be booked to maximise the Cosmodome experience of your classes.
For libraries, school holiday programs, and vacation care centres:
About 30 mins for an immersive 3D movie.
Stellarium is optional: add 15 minutes approx.
HOW MANY SESSIONS CAN BE HELD IN A DAY?
For schools:
The number of sessions depends on your requirement and the school timetable. Normally up to 5 sessions per day for primary schools and up to 6 sessions per day for high schools are comfortable, but this is flexible.
Minimum charge applies for a day.
For libraries, school holiday programs, and vacation care centres:
The number of sessions depends on your requirement. Depending on the opening hours, up to 6-8 sessions can be held.
Minimum 4 sessions per day for school holiday programs and shopping malls.
HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN COSMODOME ACCOMODATE?
Schools, libraries, museums & vacation care centres:
Cosmodome can accommodate up to 30 students per show or session.
Seating is on the floor on foam mats. Two or three chairs can be accommodated for the teachers/organisers or for those who cannot sit on the floor. Please advise at the time of booking.
Disabled access: Cosmodome has wheelchair access.
Set-Up and Security:
Cosmodome comes with a trained presenter. Our presenter(s) arrive approximately 90 minutes before start time in order to set up.
Access to Cosmodome must be restricted during breaks and to other students at all times.
School holiday programs (shopping centres and other events):
Cosmodome can accommodate a group of up to 30 people (mostly children, some adults) per show or session.
Seating is on the floor on foam mats. Two or three chairs can be accommodated for the organisers or for those who cannot sit on the floor. Please advise at the time of booking.
Special seating arrangements (e.g. all chairs) can be organised provided the chairs are made available. Please keep in mind that the capacity per session will be reduced depending on the size of the chairs. Please discuss this at the time of booking.
Set-Up and Security:
Security bollards or panels are required around the setup. Venue security monitoring is required.