Mobile Planetarium Arrives in Hull
A mobile planetarium offering an immersive experience of the night sky has opened in Hull. Planetarium Go UK will be stationed in Queen Victoria Square until Sunday, 26 April.
Hull is one of five cities included in the attraction's nationwide tour, which also visits London, Manchester, Sheffield, and Northampton.
Bringing Astronomy to Communities
The organisers aim to make astronomy and science more accessible to communities in cities and towns that are otherwise difficult to reach.
José Jiménez, CEO of Planetarium Go UK, said: "Our objective is clear: to bring science to places where it has not reached before.
"We want children, young people and families to enjoy an immersive experience that sparks scientific curiosity and brings the universe closer to everyday life, regardless of where they live."
Visitor Experience
Seven-year-old Chloe was among the first visitors in Hull to enter the portable dome structure, where several films about the universe are projected onto a large cinema screen.
"It was amazing, so beautiful, and it was stunning," the youngster said.
"You could look up and it felt like you were actually in space."
Encouraging Engagement with Science
Jiménez expressed hope that the attraction would motivate more people to engage with and appreciate science.
"It's all very exciting at the moment with astronauts heading off into space. It's the perfect moment," he added.
Additional Resources
Listeners can find highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on and watch the latest episode of Look North.
The app is available for download from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices.
