In support of National Science Week, Iziko Museums of South Africa will provide free access to the Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome from 30 July until 4 August 2019.
Astronomy acts as a gateway to many scientific disciplines. Over the years visits to the planetarium have stimulated young minds to investigate careers in the fields of science and maths. Show times and booking details are available online.
The Iziko Planetarium is the most advanced digital planetarium on the African continent.
This world class, multi-functional facility is a space of innovation and discovery – where art, science and entertainment meet. It provides an immersive 360 degree perspective, 3D edu-tainment experience. Virtual voyages include exploring the furthest reaches of the universe; the depths of our oceans; the inner workings of the human body and the intricacies of atomic and chemical structures.
Recently upgraded as part of a collaborative project funded by the Departments of Art and Culture; the Department of Science and Technology, the National Research Foundation, as well as academic institutions: University of the Western Cape; University of Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula University of Technology – the Iziko Planetarium is now also used for cutting-edge scientific research to optimise South Africa’s eResearch and data visualisation capacity.
National Science Week is an opportunity to seek, explore and discover the world around us and beyond. Advancement in technology, science, engineering and creative economies are fundamental elements of the future. Creating access, nurturing talent and developing skills in these areas are essential for South Africa.
WHERE: Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome, Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town 8001
WHEN:Â Tuesday, 30 July until Sunday, 4 August 2019
BOOK: times and booking details are available online
See also Cape Town Green Map
