Join us on Sunday, 19 July for a special 15:00 International Moon Day celebration as we explore our closest celestial neighbour through science, discovery, and wonder.
Special Additional Planetarium Show – 15:00
Guest Speaker: Eddy Nijeboer
We are delighted to welcome Eddy Nijeboer, co-owner and manager of Leeuwenboschfontein Observatory, a private astronomical observatory located on Leeuwenboschfontein Farm in the Swartberg region near Montagu, Western Cape. Eddy is passionate about astronomy education and outreach, with extensive experience in science education, public lectures, astrophotography, stargazing events, observatory design, and training tour guides and astronomy enthusiasts.
Full-Dome Film: Cosmic Collisions
Experience the spectacular story of the violent events that shaped planets, moons, and our Solar System, and discover how our own Moon came to be.
Weather permitting:
- Take part in an exciting impact crater demonstration and learn how craters form on planetary surfaces.
- View the Moon through a telescope and marvel at its mountains, craters, and ancient lava plains.
Date: Sunday, 19 July Time: 3:00 pm (Special Additional Show)
Venue: Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome
Book your tickets via Webtickets.
One Moon. One Vision. One Future.
