Bendigo Planetarium

Bendigo Planetarium

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Fun Facts

True or false? The electron is the smallest unit of matter.
False. It has been discovered that matter is made up of smaller units called quarks and leptons and possibly other things yet to be discovered.
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Sit back and relax on a bean bag and immerse yourself in the world above as we take you on a guided journey around the solar system and open up the universe in a whole new way. With shows daily, you will be guided through the cosmos, venturing to places you’ve never seen before.

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Each 20 minute show will explore the wonders of astronomy and showcase the limitless phenomena in the sky above.

Bendigo Planetarium shows can be viewed at 1:30pm on weekdays and at 11:30am and 1:30pm on weekends, public and school holidays. Entry to the Bendigo Planetarium is included in the Discovery general admission.

If you would like any more information about the Bendigo Planetarium please contact our Planetarium Coordinator, Craig Kendal, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Discovery now has in stock the new Astronomy 2010 book. Read more ...

Each school holidays the Bendigo Planetarium present a brand new show! Keep your eyes on the Coming Events page for our new shows and dates.

The Bendigo Planetarium also works very closely with and is a partner of the Bendigo District Astronomical Society (BDAS). Keep your eyes peeled on the Coming Events page for Sidewalk Astronomy nights at Discovery!

The Bendigo Planetarium is proudly supported by The William Buckland Foundation, FRRR Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal and Australia Post.
 

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