Peter Harrison Planetarium - Greenwich Park, Greenwich, London, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Master Mariner
N 51° 28.632 W 000° 00.047
30U E 708266 N 5707159
This is now London's only planetarium. The Peter Harrison Planetarium is part of the Royal Observatory complex in Greenwich Park at the top of the hill and just south of the Observatory.
Waymark Code: WMFGCQ
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/16/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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The Royal Museums Greenwich website [visit link] tells us:

"Think of a planetarium as a tour bus of the Universe taking you on amazing journeys to explore and experience the wonders of the night sky. Combining real images from spacecraft and telescopes with advanced CGI, all projected onto a fully immersive dome, the planetarium can fly you into the heart of the Sun, transport you to distant galaxies, show you the birth of a star or land you on Mars.

The Peter Harrison Planetarium at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich is now London’s only planetarium, and features state-of-the-art HD projection technology, visualisations based on real scientific data and real astronomers.

New shows throughout the day – now better and brighter than ever. Experience a spectacular journey across the Universe at the Peter Harrison Planetarium."

The Royal Greenwich website [visit link] further tells us:

"The Peter Harrison Planetarium at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich is now London's only planetarium, and features state-of-the-art HD projection technology, exciting visualisations based on real scientific data and real astronomers as narrators.

Combining real images from spacecraft and telescopes with advanced Computer Generated Imaging (CGI), all projected onto a fully immersive dome, the planetarium can fly you into the heart of the Sun, transport you to distant galaxies, show you the birth of a star or land you on Mars. Astronomers from the Royal Observatory narrate for many of the shows which change throughout the day.

The planetarium is fully accessible via a lift. Mobility scooters may be too large for lift access, and visitors are requested to approach a member of staff on duty for assistance. Booking is recommended for people on wheelchairs and mobility scooters."

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