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31st Aug 2017 11:28
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7th Jul 2017 16:00
The water lilies are now looking magnificent and you can take home a root and support The Centre!
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The Observatory Science Centre
Herstmonceux
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1RN
Herstmonceux
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1RN
Tel: 01323 832731
Fax: 01323 832741
Fax: 01323 832741
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Welcome
Spectacular hands-on science and discovery among the domes and telescopes of a world famous astronomical observatory.
We look forward to welcoming you through 2017......
Thank you for supporting us!
Thank you for supporting us!
NEW for 2017!
We are proud to present our beautiful new large scale Orrery! This fantastic addition to the Spectacular Science exhibits is located in the Domes of Discovery exhibition in Dome F. The Orrery shows the movements of the planets and our Moon around the Sun giving you a fantastic insight into why we can see planets at different times as the years progress.
In addition we now have a Lithophone. This fantastic musical instrument is an octave made of stone. Come and try it for yourself and see what tunes you can play.
In addition we now have a Lithophone. This fantastic musical instrument is an octave made of stone. Come and try it for yourself and see what tunes you can play.
2017 Information Leaflet
2017 Events and Activities Brochure
Spectacular Science for Schools
Cuckmere Bus
Every Wednesday why not leave the car at home and visit The Centre on the Cuckmere Bus! PLUS you receive reduced entry to The Centre of just £5 pp. when presented alongside a valid Cuckmere bus ticket.
OPEN EVENING 23rd September
On the 23rd September The Centre will re-open for the evening at 6.30pm. Come and take the opportunity to look through some of the country's largest telescopes at some fascinating night sky objects (weather permitting). Saturn is clinging on and this may be your last opportunity this year to glimpse this fascinating planet through the large telescopes. You may also get to see the Andromeda galaxy. If the weather is not suitable for viewing you will still be able to see the stars during a planetarium show when you will be led through the night sky by a knowledgeable operator. See open evenings in the 'What's on section' for further details.
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