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Bring your Family on an Adventure this New Year!
If you're looking for some mind-boggling family fun, then look no further – come visit us at Glasgow Science Centre!
We are OPEN - 2-8 January - 10am-5pm
Book Here: https://my.mtr.cool/sbmutkpnjf
Wishing you all a very Happy New Year when it comes, from everyone at Science Centre!
Apollo Remastered
The original NASA photographic film from the Apollo missions is some of the most important and valuable film in existence. It is securely stored in a frozen vault at Johnson Space Center, Houston. It never leaves the building – in fact, the film rarely leaves the freezer. The images it contains include the most significant moments in our history, as humankind left the confines of our home planet for the first time and set foot on another world!
For half a century, almost every image of the Moon landings publicly available was produced from a lower-quality copy of these originals. Until now…
Over 30 remastered photographs from the Apollo programme are on display at Science Centre, free to access with your day entry ticket.
We are OPEN - 27-31 December and 2-8 January
For more information about the Apollo Remastered Exhibition click here: https://my.mtr.cool/gtlooubhmt
Image: NASA_JSC_ASU_Andy Saunders
Are You Curious About Space?
If you are, even just a little, you will be truly captivated by this exhibition!
The original NASA photographic film from the Apollo missions is some of the most important and valuable film in existence. For half a century, almost every image of the Moon landings publicly available was produced from a lower-quality copy of these originals. Until now…
To coincide with the release of his book, and the 50th anniversary of our last steps on the Moon, Andy Saunders presents an exhibition of 30 amazing remastered photographs from the Apollo programme and various Apollo / Moon artifacts.
The exhibition is free to access with your day entry ticket to visit the science centre.
For more information - https://my.mtr.cool/cwhnkgtywf
Image: NASA_JSC_ASU_Andy Saunders
As the world has opened back up in 2022, it has been a welcome return to interactivity and rediscovery of awesome science experiences at Glasgow Science Centre. These, made all the more special for us as we celebrated our 21st year in the heart of the community!
Look back with us on some of our highlights of the past year in our final blog post for 2022... and share your favourite moments at the science centre in the comments below
🙌 https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/our-blog/a-year-of-rediscovering-awesome-science-experiences
Merry Christmas from everyone at Glasgow Science Centre! 🎅🎁🎄
Spark their curiosity over the holidays!
Need a family activity to break your family out of their Christmas slumber?
Come and visit Glasgow Science Centre!
Our opening hours are as follows
24 December - Open 10am - 4pm
25/26 December - Closed
27-30 December - Open 10am - 5pm
31 December - Open 10am - 4pm
1 January – Closed
2-9 January – Open 10am - 5pm
Book Now - https://my.mtr.cool/gelasjrcpc
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION*
Unfortunately, we are aware of a number of 3rd party 'deals' websites claiming to directly offer discount codes or vouchers for entry to Glasgow Science Centre and our experiences.
Glasgow Science Centre has NO affiliation with any of these 3rd party websites.
❌ To avoid disappointment, please do not purchase 'offers' from these 3rd party websites. These are not valid and Glasgow Science Centre will NOT accept them.
✅ Only tickets and gift vouchers purchased directly through Glasgow Science Centre's official website (https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org) and our IMAX Theatre Box Office powered by Ticket Tailor (https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gscimax) are valid and accepted. For Christmas gift ideas head to https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/christmas-gift-guide
Winter Solstice
Today is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year and the first day of the astronomical winter season! Today, Central Scotland is likely to see just 6 hours, 57 minutes and 37 seconds of daylight, with an 8.41am sunrise and 3.39pm sunset. From here, days get longer and the countdown to spring begins.
The winter solstice marks the date when the Earth’s axis rotates to the point that the north pole has its maximum tilt from the sun, delivering the shortest period of daylight in the year.
This year, the astronomical winter season will last until spring starts on Monday 20 March 2023, the date of the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere.
Image: NASA
Need A Break from the Christmas Shopping?🛍️
Come and find your inner scientist at Glasgow Science Centre! Take a new look at the human body or explore the wonders of outer space, we have everything you need to re-ignite your curiosity this Christmas!
Book Here: https://my.mtr.cool/tkzptflhvi
Get ready for the Geminids Meteor Shower Peak Overnight tonight!
The Geminids are considered to be one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, with the possibility of sighting around 120 meteors per hour at its peak! The peak in activity takes place overnight tonight.
Although you may see some earlier in the evening, the meteor shower is best viewed after midnight and before dawn so, wrap up warm - it’s likely to be quite chilly!
Here are some more tips on viewing the Geminids:
• Switch off anything that produces light – even a mobile phone will spoil your dark adaptation if it lights up. There’s so much light from street lamps that you really do want to be as far away from them as you possibly can.
• Although these meteors radiate from the constellation of Gemini, it’s best just to get comfy (lie down on a blanket if you can) and look up into the sky to get as wide a view as possible.
• Even though the Geminids are comparatively slow-moving compared to other meteor showers, they’ll still move quickly across your field of vision. The bright burst of light will generally last just a few seconds. Geminids often have a yellowish hue to them
• If it’s a steady or flashing point of light moving across the sky for a longer period of time it’s likely to be a satellite or a plane that you’re watching.
You've asked and we can deliver! Get your tickets now to come and enjoy matinée performances of The Dark Side of the Moon: The Full Dome Experience in The Planetarium on Sunday afternoons at 4pm from 15 January through 26 February 2023.
In these special matinée screenings, we invite younger Pink Floyd fans (and their families) to enjoy the experience that grownups have been raving about! Suitable for ages 13 and over.
🎟️ https://bit.ly/DSOTM-Matinee-GSC23
These hugely popular performances don't take long to sell-out - get your tickets now!
**STOP PRESS**
We also have new Saturday performances on sale now for 4 February at 5pm and 7pm. Strictly for ages 18+
🎟️ https://bit.ly/GSC-DarkSideOfTheMoon
Get ready for the Geminids Meteor Shower!
The Geminids are considered to be one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, with the possibility of sighting around 120 meteors per hour at its peak! The peak in activity takes place from tomorrow the 13th of December into Wednesday the 14th of December.
The shower owes its name to the constellation Gemini because the meteors seem to emerge from this constellation in the sky.
Unlike most meteor showers which are caused by leftover debris from a comet, the Geminids are dust-sized pieces of a near-Earth asteroid called ‘3200 Phaethon’ (named after Phaëton – son of the Greek god, Helios – as it orbits so close to the Sun).
Enjoy meteor spotting!
NASA’s return to the Moon and beyond begins with the Artemis missions. The programme aims to put the first woman and person of colour on the Moon’s surface!
For a full guide on the Artemis Missions head over to our blog where you'll find videos, magazines and radio pieces covering everything from launch to splashdown!
🚀 https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/our-blog/artemis-and-the-return-to-the-moon
Always lovely to see our staff in their festive knits ❄️
Don’t Miss the Lunar Occultation tonight – Mars Disappears!
Mars is in opposition - meaning it is directly opposite the Sun - giving us a lovely view! You might also be able to catch a view of Mars passing behind the Moon in an event known as “lunar occultation" tonight.
If you can find Mars, then you’ll be looking right between the horns of Ta**us! These horns point towards the Milky Way, so you’ll also be looking towards another arm of our galaxy. Ta**us is a brilliant constellation to find because it’s also one of our oldest.
Image: NASA
It’s World Soil Day!
and its campaign "Soils: Where food begins" aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being by addressing the growing challenges in soil management, increasing soil awareness and encouraging societies to improve soil health.
In October this year, Glasgow Science Centre partnered up with EIT Food to host ‘future of food’ workshops for over 4,000 children and families and a further 11 community groups at Glasgow Science Centre.
Children and families took part in activities on topics including sustainable protein sources, food technologies and the origins of food. Each activity was designed to help children to improve their knowledge of food production, why we need to grow healthier and more sustainable food for future generations whilst developing their science and problem-solving skills.
For more information on the project, visit: Children learn about sustainable food production with Glasgow Science Centre and EIT Food - EIT Food
💥 Issue 18 of The Spark magazine from Glasgow Science Centre is out now!
Inside...
🦚 Make a kaleidoscope
🍋 Citrus science
🔭 Meet an education officer
🤔 Bamboozling brain teasers
Tag a friend looking for science experiments to try at home, fascinating facts, puzzles & quizzes for all the family!
FREE PDF ➡️ https://bit.ly/TheSpark-Issue18
Join us for our weekly Autism Friendly Hours — all the same fun of Glasgow Science Centre but with much less hustle and bustle on a Sunday morning, 10.00 till 13.00!
You'll find further information on our relaxed hours, an accessibility guide, social story and handy map on our website.
ℹ️ https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/autism-friendly-hours
This Christmas, gift curious minds amazing experiences they'll remember at Glasgow Science Centre!
♾️ Our Science Passports grant unlimited annual access to our massive interactive science mall*.
🛫 Let them take to the skies in a plane at the Newton Flight Academy.
🌌 For over 18s there's The Science of Gin and the Science of Whisky. Adult with an interest in space? Help them reach for the stars as they discover the Universe for Beginners - our 4-week astronomy night class in January.
🎁 Or, give them the choice from all the incredible experiences here with our flexible gift vouchers. They can also be used towards a film in the IMAX, a 30-min flying experience in Newton Flight Academy, in our Gift Shop, or Café.
Check out our Christmas Gift Guide and buy your gift experiences and vouchers online from Glasgow Science Centre today!
https://bit.ly/ChristmasGiftGuide-GSC
* See website for full T&Cs
It's the greatest story ever told... with Muppets!
This weekend, for the first time ever on the big screen, you can experience 🎄 The Muppet Christmas Carol 🎶 in its glorious full length version – which includes the the famous lost song 'When Love is Gone'!
Bring your friends and family together at Glasgow Science Centre to get cosy in front of our huge cinema screen and celebrate the 30th anniversary of this beloved festive favourite for just £5 per person.
Book now 🎟️ https://bit.ly/MPC-FestiveFIlmFiver-GSCIMAX
🎥 Showtimes
Saturday 3rd Dec @ 13.00 | 15.30 | 18.00
Sunday 4th Dec @ 13.00 | 15.30
Saturday 10th Dec @ 15.30
Sunday 11th Dec @ 18.00
*Films showing in standard (non-IMAX) movie format. Rated U.
It’s National Tree Week!
Did you know that Scotland has its own rainforest?
It may not be the kind that you’re thinking of. The word rainforest tends to conjure up images of dense tropical forests, alive with rare, exotic plants and creatures. Our rainforest is something a little different – an ancient, much rarer kind of rainforest.
Find out more about Scotland’s Rainforest and why it’s so important here: https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/our-blog/discovering-scotlands-rainforest
Have you been as inspired by the Artemis 1 launch as we have?
NASA’s launch of the Artemis1 missions marks the beginning of the “Artemis Generation” - young people who will be inspired and encouraged to explore their curiosity in STEM topics. Shortly after liftoff, Launch Director of the Artemis 1 mission, Charlie Blackwell-Thompson said “and for the Artemis generation, this is for you.” She is the first female Launch Director at NASA and is working on the mission to put the first woman on the moon. Of the engineers working on Artemis, approximately 30% are women!
Scotland has a long history of innovation and engineering, but we’re not just building ships – we're also building rockets! The Scottish space industry is taking off as we found out when we spoke to Derek Harris of as part of our Curious About: Innovation science festival.
You can watch the interview here: https://curiousabout.glasgowsciencecentre.org/innovation/launchpad/derek-harris-of-skyrora/
This video is hosted on Curious About: Innovation, our digital science festival where you can discover how technology and innovation are being used to solve global challenges.
Our relaxed, autism-friendly hours at Glasgow Science Centre are back every Sunday from this weekend (27 November), 10am until 1pm.
During this time we do our best to lower the volume and soften the lights throughout the science centre to allow adults and children with autism, or other neurodiversities, to enjoy their visit without additional stress.
ℹ️ For more information about autism-friendly hours and to view our accessibility guide, social story and a map, visit our website:
https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/autism-friendly-hours
NOW OPEN - Apollo Remastered Exhibition by Andy Saunders
The original NASA photographic film from the Apollo missions is some of the most important and valuable film in existence. For half a century, almost every image of the Moon landings publicly available was produced from a lower-quality copy of these originals. Until now…
To coincide with the release of his book, and the 50th anniversary of our last steps on the Moon, Andy Saunders will present an exhibition of 30 remastered photographs from the Apollo programme and various Apollo / Moon artifacts.
The exhibition, which is free to access with your day entry ticket to visit the science centre, is on display at Glasgow Science Centre until April 2023.
More information here: https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/discover/apollo-remastered
Why are the NASA missions to the Moon named Apollo and Artemis?
Apollo is the Greek and Roman god of the sun, music and light. Abe Silverstein, who was a manager at NASA, named the missions as he felt “Apollo riding his chariot across the Sun was appropriate to the grand scale of the proposed programme”.
Artemis is the Greek goddess of the hunt, the wilderness and the Moon. She is the twin sister of Apollo and so the mission names have a meaningful connection. The mission being named after a goddess is even more fitting as the Artemis programme aims to land the first woman and the first person of colour on the Moon.
NASA has launched the Artemis missions which will return to the Moon almost 50 years after the final Apollo missions left. There were 17 Apollo missions in total. The final mission, Apollo 17 ended on the 19th of December 1972.
To coincide with the release of his book and the 50th anniversary of our last steps on the Moon, British author, science writer and digital restoration expert, Andy Saunders will present an exhibition at Glasgow Science Centre of more than 30 remastered photographs from the Apollo programme.
The Apollo Remastered exhibition is free to access with your day entry ticket to visit the science centre (only £12.50 / £10.50).
For more information visit our website: https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/apollo-remastered
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🍿 Avatar is back for a limited time only - enjoy an incredible cinematic experience from this September Weekend in the IMAX! James Cameron's Academy Award®-winning epic adventure #Avatar returns to Scotland's biggest cinema screen at Glasgow Science Centre - remastered & presented in immersive IMAX 3D! Tickets are fantastic value at only £9.95 / £7.95 🎟️ https://bit.ly/Avatar-3D-IMAX-Glasgow Rated 12A.
Got your plans for the weekend sorted yet? “Time may change me, but I can’t trace time.” - David Bowie Ch-ch-ch-ch-Change them up and make time for the first showings of Moonage Daydream - the spectacular new audio-visual space odyssey on David Bowie featuring over 40 of his songs and never-seen-before footage! Experience It in IMAX on Scotland's biggest screen at Glasgow Science Centre with incredible value tickets - just £9.95 adults / £7.95 students & concessions. Rated 15 🎟️ https://bit.ly/MoonageDaydream-IMAX Warning of Flashing / Flickering lights: This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
For all you David Bowie fans out there... 🎶 Commencing countdown engines on as Moonage Daydream comes exclusively to IMAX for its opening week from this Friday! Be amongst the first to experience what some are already calling "the greatest rock movie of the decade". It's a genre-defying, cinematic experience not to be missed and it's coming to THE biggest cinema screen in Scotland here at Glasgow Science Centre. Featuring over 40 of his greatest tracks, fully remastered, as well as previously unseen concert footage it is guided by David Bowie’s own narration and is the first officially sanctioned film on the artist. Our opening performance at 6pm Friday is almost sold out. Showing: Fri 16 Sept: 6pm | 9pm Sat 17 Sept: 3pm | 6pm | 9pm Sun 18 Sept: 3pm | 6pm | 9pm Wed 21 Sept: 6pm | 9pm Thu 22 Sept: 6pm | 9pm Snap up those tickets quick! https://bit.ly/MoonageDaydream-IMAX Rated 15. 🎟️ £9.95 / £7.95
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