The Hive will be hosting the region’s largest free space event on Saturday 8 October.
The event will be running from 10:30am to 4:00pm, and will include free talks, activities and displays for anyone interested in space including a particularly popular free planetarium 360 experience.
Organised by the British Interplanetary Society and marking World Space Week, Space Day will include experts and authors who will be sharing their stories and knowledge on the sun, stars, our solar system and how astronauts live in space.
Suitable for both adults and children, there will be an opportunity to try out super powerful telescopes, listen to talks, take part in children’s activities in the library and visit more than thirty displays from both national and regional space organisations.
The day will also offer the free opportunity for visitors to fly through the universe and learn what it’s like to become an astronomer in an multi award-winning 360 planetarium gifted to the event from Immersive Experiences, an award-winning experiential company.
Activities will also include:
- Author stands
- Career tours
- Children’s activities
- FREE talks
- Interactive games
- Rocket engines and motors
- Space craft models
- Quizzes
Councillor Marcus Hart, Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Communities at Worcestershire County Council said, “We’re delighted to be hosting Space Day which is always really popular with our library customers, and we are particularly grateful to Immersive Experiences for offering the platinum for free so that we can offer this experience to everyone!”
Mark Perman from the British Interplanetary Society added, “Space Day is the largest free space event of its type in the UK. It’s staffed by enthusiastic and knowledgeable people, so we’d encourage anyone to come along on the day and share the Wonder of Space!”
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