Interactive Displays


We have a selection of interactive activities at the Space Centre, including:
Solar System Explorer
Visit planets, moons and spacecraft. Zoom in and see objects from any angle.
Sky Viewer
See what's happening in the sky right now, or plan ahead to find out what things are visible in the night sky over the coming weeks.
Lunar Lander
An arcade-style game in which you have to land the Lunar Module safely on the Moon. This activity teaches the principle of thrust vs gravity.
Video Viewer
Watch videos about space, e.g. How to become an astronaut, what it's like living in space, etc.
Age/Weight Calculator
Calculate your age and weight on other planets.
Sounds From Space
Listen to different sounds made by astronomical objects. This is a great activity for people with visual impairments.
Paper Activities
We have a supply of paper-based activities such as crosswords, word-searches, mazes, join-the-dots, etc.
Virtual Reality
We have a free VR demo as well as a paid VR experience. More details.
Other Activities
For private bookings and special events we have more options available, depending on weather and various other factors. For example:
- "Orbits", a game in which participants act as planets, moons, stars, etc. The object is to have everyone moving in the correct orbits and build the most complex solar system.
- "How far to the stars?", an activity in which we step out the size of the solar system, based on the scale of the Sun being the size of a golf ball.