MAGNETISM – DEFENDING OUR PLANET, DEFINING THE COSMOS
MAGNETISM demonstrates how the Earth’s magnetic field protects our planet from energetic particles from the Sun and galaxy, and how the magnetic field also protects the water in our atmosphere from being swept away by the solar wind. It shows the first aurora seen simultaneously from the ground and from the ISS, and tells about the Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission and its quest to understand the magnetic connection between the Earth and the Sun.
MAGNETISM is produced in collaboration with the Houston Museum of Natural Science, Rice University, and Evans & Sutherland.
Planetarium Show Information & Distribution
Length: 23min KS1-KS5, Adults
What audiences take away from Magnetism
Format360° fulldome film in our mobile planetarium
Running time23 minutes
Suitable forKS1–KS5, Adults
SubjectsAstronomy, Physics
- How Earth’s magnetic field protects us
- Solar wind and energetic particles
- Magnetism across the cosmos
Curriculum links
MagnetismSpace physicsKS1–KS5
Frequently asked questions
What age is Magnetism suitable for?
Magnetism is suitable for KS1–KS5, Adults. Tell us your year groups and we will check it is the right fit, or suggest an alternative.
How long is Magnetism?
The film runs for about 23 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 Magnetism 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 Magnetism and a Q&A.
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