The Victor Harbor Library are hosting SkyWatch and their educational planetarium program, to the regional community of Victor Harbor for National Science Week.

SkyWatch Astronomy Education is a South Australian business that encourages people to learn about the night sky. The facilitator will present a 360° movie inside an inflatable planetarium ‘mirror dome’ related to the age group in attendance.

• Session 1: 10-10.45am – Ages 3-10 years with Caregiver for Earth's Wild Ride.
• Session 2: 11-11.45am – Ages 8-14 years for Earth's Wild Ride.
• Session 3: 12-12.45pm – Ages 15 years - adult for Oasis in Space.

While experiencing the 360° movie Earth’s Wild Ride, participants in session 1 and 2 travel to the moon in the year 2081. They view the shadow of the Moon crossing Europe - they are then transported back in time to an ice age, flying up the slopes of an active volcano, visiting with dinosaurs and more.

Participants in session 3 will experience the movie Oasis in Space which will take them on a ride through the solar system learning about discoveries made over the last few decades.

As well as showing an exciting 20-minute movie, the planetarium showcases the night sky: and looks at the constellations, galaxies, nebulae, planets, Sun and Moon: and their movement across the sky from any time and place. A great experience for all ages from preschoolers to adults, harnessing their curiosity and broadening their knowledge of space, astronomy, geography and prehistoric history in an interactive and exciting format.