• Davy Dragon's Guide to the Night Sky
• Tick Tock – the Mouse & the Clock
• The Sky Tonight
• Dinosaurs
• Light and Life in Space and Time

For children...

Davy Dragon's Guide to the Night Sky

Come and join Davy Dragon while he learns all about the sky above so that he can fulfil his dream of becoming the world’s best flying dragon! This is a playful introduction to astronomy especially for the under 10s. Just right for inquiring young minds.

Until 19 September
Saturday - 12:00
Sunday - 12:00

Especially for children aged 5 – 10

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Tick Tock – the Mouse & the Clock

Our little furry hero, Morris Mouse, goes to visit his cousin on the other side of the overgrown garden. Once there, time flies and he has a most amazing adventure. Why don’t you come and join him?

24 September – 3 October
Monday to Friday: 11:00 & 12:00
Saturday – 12:00
Sunday – 12:00

Especially for children aged 5 – 12

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For teenagers and adults...

The Sky Tonight

An interesting live lecture on the current night sky is presented every Saturday and Sunday. You will receive a star map and be shown where to find the constellations and planets that are visible this month.

Saturday - 13:00
Sunday - 13:00

Suitable for teenagers & adults

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Dinosaurs

PLUS 10 min Sky Talk

Come and share the excitement and wonder at the diversity and magnificence of these beings that once dominated the earth as no other group of creatures ever has.

24 September - 1 October
Monday to Friday - 13:00

Suitable for teenagers & adults

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Light and Life in Space and Time

Travelling at the speed of light may sound incredibly fast, but can you imagine travelling at the speed of light for hundreds or thousands, even millions of years? When we look up into the night sky, we see light that has been doing just that! In fact, we can even see galaxies as they were when mammal-like reptiles roamed the Karoo. This presentation will juxtapose past eras on Earth with their equivalent eras far out in space.

Monday to Friday – 14:00 (excluding 6 September)
Tuesday evening - 20:00 (& sky talk)
Saturday - 14:30
Sunday - 14:30

Suitable for teenagers & adults

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Planetarium entrance fees

Adults: R20,00; Children: R6,00;
Adults (children’s show only): R10,00;
SA Pensioners & Students (with cards): R8,00

The Planetarium reserves the right to change or cancel advertised shows without prior notice.

Closed for maintenance

The Iziko Planetarium is closed for maintenance on the first Monday of the month, excluding school holidays.

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