Indian Vedic astronomy – planetarium show

Indian Vedic astronomy

A presenter-led show looking at the night sky from Indian Vedic culture. Witness the skies above India and learn about the Gods that move across the skies through the 12 constellations of their Zodiac.   Duration: 25 mins Suitable for all ages

What your audience will get from Indian Vedic astronomy

FormatLive, presenter-led planetarium show
Running time25 minutes
Suitable forall ages
SubjectsAstronomy
  • The night sky as seen in Indian Vedic culture
  • The 12 constellations of the Vedic zodiac
  • The gods and stories linked to the stars

Curriculum links

Earth and spaceRE and cultureAll ages

Frequently asked questions

What age is Indian Vedic astronomy suitable for?

Indian Vedic astronomy is suitable for all ages. Tell us your year groups and we will check it is the right fit, or suggest an alternative.

Is the show live or pre-recorded?

It is live. Our presenter shows the real night sky over your area, adapts to the group and answers questions throughout.

Can you focus on a topic we are teaching?

Yes. Tell us your topic when you book and we will build it into the night-sky part of the show.

Book Indian Vedic astronomy

Tell us your date, year groups and numbers, and we will send a quote. We cover the whole UK.

Get a quoteCall 0800 3118 360
The Christmas Story – planetarium show

The Christmas Story

This fulldome show is about the traditional picture book of the Christmas Story, offering a wonderful experience for children and adults in the Planetarium. It brings the traditional Christmas Story to life for you and your family. You accompany Mary and Joseph from the Annunciation by the angel Gabriel in Nazareth to the search for a room in overcrowded Bethlehem. Stand before King Herod in his great palace, alongside the three Wise Men from the East. Visit the shepherds and their flocks in a field and, in a stable, find the child in a manger. Duration: 27 minutes Suitable for all ages.

What audiences take away from The Christmas Story

Format360° fulldome film in our mobile planetarium
Running time27 minutes
Suitable forall ages
SubjectsAstronomy
  • The Christmas story, told in the planetarium
  • Following Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem
  • A traditional picture book brought to life in the dome

Curriculum links

RE: ChristmasSeasonal eventsAll ages

Frequently asked questions

What age is The Christmas Story suitable for?

The Christmas Story is suitable for all ages. Tell us your year groups and we will check it is the right fit, or suggest an alternative.

How long is The Christmas Story?

The film runs for about 27 minutes. Most schools book it as part of a 45–60 minute session with a live, presenter-led introduction and time for questions.

Can we combine The Christmas Story with a live astronomer show?

Yes. Book it as our 2-in-1 performance: a live, presenter-led tour of tonight’s real night sky, followed by The Christmas Story and a Q&A.

Book The Christmas Story

Tell us your date, year groups and numbers, and we will send a quote. We cover the whole UK.

Get a quoteCall 0800 3118 360
The Gift of Shabbat – planetarium show

The Gift of Shabbat

To celebrate Shabbat 2019, we worked with the Chief Rabbi and Tribe to bring this fulldome film about Shabbat to over 30 schools across the UK.   Suitable for all ages, it runs for 11 minutes and you can see the full video by clicking below.
 

What audiences take away from The Gift of Shabbat

Format360° fulldome film in our mobile planetarium
Suitable forall ages
SubjectsHistory
  • The meaning of Shabbat and how it is celebrated
  • Made with the Chief Rabbi and Tribe
  • Shown in over 30 UK schools

Curriculum links

RE: JudaismFestivalsAll ages

Frequently asked questions

What age is The Gift of Shabbat suitable for?

The Gift of Shabbat is suitable for all ages. Tell us your year groups and we will check it is the right fit, or suggest an alternative.

Can we combine The Gift of Shabbat with a live astronomer show?

Yes. Book it as our 2-in-1 performance: a live, presenter-led tour of tonight’s real night sky, followed by The Gift of Shabbat and a Q&A.

Book The Gift of Shabbat

Tell us your date, year groups and numbers, and we will send a quote. We cover the whole UK.

Get a quoteCall 0800 3118 360
Arabian Stars/Islamic Astronomy – planetarium show

Arabian Stars/Islamic Astronomy

Ramadhan Moon

Illustration from an ancient Islamic astronomy manuscript Arab astronomers using an astrolabe Golden astrolabe

Our highly acclaimed and popular ‘Islamic Astronomy’ show, presented by one of the UK’s most experienced astronomers and islamic astronomy educators Zee Dinally, who was featured on Salaam Britain in 2025, talking about the immense importance and contributions muslim astronomers made during the Golden Age of the Islamic science and knowledge

This lively interactive show, goes back in time to the lands of Arabia where astronomers looked up at the night sky and made links between the heavens and scriptures within the holy book – The Quran

Show overview

  • Why was astronomy so important to early Arabian astronomers
  • Importance of Sun, in telling the time for prayer (salat)
  • Position of stars in directing worshippers to the Ka’bah
  • Phases of the moon, to determine the islamic month
  • Constellations as a form of inspiration for Islamic art and henna design
  • Why so many stars bear arabic names
  • Introduction to the works of Abu Ali al-Hasan (Alhazen) (965-1039 AD)

Show details

  • Live and interactive shows
  • Can be delivered in schools, community centres and mosques with segregation allowance
  • All ages
  • Approximately 30 mins long
  • Show is followed by an recitation clip from the Quran talking about space

Reviews

Immersive Experiences is a standout partner: empathetic, reliable, and highly professional. Since meeting them in 2019, Rochdale Science Initiative has turned to Immersive Experiences for planetarium shows, immersive environments, and VR. They’ve repeatedly accommodated tight timelines and last-minute requests. We highly recommend establishing a working relationship with them to unlock their full capabilities.

Mohammed Rahman, Rochdale Science Initiative CIC

​As-salamu alaykum, Zee our Islamic Astronomer visited Aisha Mosque, and totally took our breath away with his encapsulating show the Ramadhan Moon. The children were in awe throughout the show, felt very at peace during the Quranic recitation and learn a huge amount about their islamic heritage in process. Highly recommend for our fellow brothers and sisters

Alia A, Aisha Mosque and Islamic Centre