During your visit to INTECH, come and experience the
We would like to thank SEEDA for funding the installation of this world-class facility.
Digital technology:
Planetarium technology has advanced beyond recognition in recent years. We can show not only the stars, but full-screen video using our state-of-the-art digital projection system. Our cinema-grade surround sound system adds to the feeling of total immersion (especially when the low rumbles shake the floor!) There is simply nothing like it.
INTECH’s system, designed and installed by Global Immersion, relies on a bank of computers running six different projectors. These projectors have been highly calibrated and blended to produce a seamless high-contrast image across the entire dome.
In addition to playing pre-rendered shows, UniViewTM software by SCISS allows real-time flight around a universe based on actual scientific data. This allows a seamless zoom from high-resolution Earth images to the entire observed universe. The system can even be ‘flown’ from a wireless Xbox controller!
Shows:
Schedule:
Check out the planetarium showtimes calendar for the next week's detailed schedule. For dates further in the future, see below:
School days
· Occasionally, there will be a school day with no shows due to special events or corporate booking of the planetarium. See calendar for known dates.
· Public show(s) to be run at
Weekends/holidays:
· Shows at
· Usually there will be 12:30pm and 1:30pm shows too, but it is possible these may not be scheduled if we are short-staffed or if it is likely to be an unusually quiet day. See calendar.
· At busy times we can run up to a total of six shows, adding extras on the day if necessary.
Hampshire school holidays 2008: 24 July - 2nd Sept, 27-31 Oct, 22 Dec -
NO LATE ENTRY TO THE PLANETARIUM - please be ready with your ticket at least 5 minutes before the advertised showtime.
Prices & booking:
Planetarium tickets are in addition to normal entry tickets. For the shows described above, tickets are +£2 per person (reduced rates for schools).
Children under 3yrs have free entry but may need to sit on laps as seats are limited. Children under 14yrs will need to be accompanied by an adult.
Please note that shows are not recommended for children under the age of 5 due to darkness and powerful images/sounds. If bringing young children into the planetarium, please show consideration for other audience members and be prepared to leave if the child becomes distressed or disruptive.
If you wish to advance book for a school or other registered group, please contact
Please note that we do not take individual advance bookings for the planetarium. When the venue is busy enough that the planetarium sells out, car parking would also be an issue and we have no way of ensuring parking spaces for those with booked tickets.
Accessibility:
There are six spaces for wheelchair users at the back, giving great views of the screen. Mobility scooters can be driven straight in through the main entrance. Adjacent seats are available for family and friends, or for anyone preferring same-level access.
The seats at the back of the planetarium sit almost upright, while those at the front are leant back. They all have head-rests and flip-up seats.
The planetarium has a hearing loop.
We regret that we do not provide written scripts for the shows as it would be too dark to read them inside the planetarium, and torches would be very distracting for other audience members. We do not currently have any signed or subtitled shows.
If you have a balance/neurological condition (eg vertigo, MS), please be warned that motion on the giant screen may make you feel disorientated and uncomfortable.
If there's any other information you would like to see in this section, please contact us.
The future:
We are busy planning more events to cater for different audiences in the planetarium.
Although initially focusing on space themes, we will be extending our program to other subjects in the future. The INTECH Planetarium is a fantastic resource for all of Hampshire and, as an immersive environment, can be used for music, theatre and many other events. It will also continue to be used as an auditorium for science shows and corporate events, as the seats can be adjusted to sit upright.
If you are interested in being involved with the planetarium, for instance by volunteering to help at events or being a guest speaker, please contact