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Space Lates - November

This month our Discovery team will be heading back to the Moon.

15th Nov 2024
Tickets from £8.00
Highly Engaging Talks and Workshops
Very Limited Capacity

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Space Lates

Space Lates is an evening created for people who want to know more – those who have an interest in astronomy, space missions, and the exciting research happening here in the UK, around the world, and out in space.

For this Space Lates, we’re looking at our Return to the Moon.

We’ve curated a special evening packed with guest speakers, interactive workshops and live demos, planetarium shows, and stargazing.

Explore our galleries after-hours and finish your evening with a live astronomy session with Leicester Astronomical Society (weather permitting).

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Planetarium

Tour of the Winter Night Sky

18:45, 19:45 – pre-booked

Head to the UKs largest planetarium to join our Space Communications team for a tour of the night sky, where clear skies are always guaranteed.

Members of the public observe a guest speaker giving a talk at the National Space Centre.

Talks

Head to our LIVE Space and Shuttle Suites to hear from our expert guest speakers.

National Space Centre
Speaker to be Announced
- TBC
- TBC
- 18:15 and 20:15
National Space Centre
Speaker to be Announced
- TBC
- TBC
- 18:15 and 19:15
National Space Centre
Speaker to be Announced
- TBC
- TBC
- 19:15 and 20:15

Children using mini telescopes to observe objects on the ceiling of the National Space Centre.

Activities

Join our science communication team and supporting contributors throughout the evening to explore a range of different activities.

National Space Centre
Activity to be Announced
- 18:00-21:00 (drop-in)
- National Space Centre
National Space Centre
Activity to be Announced
- 18:00-21:00 (drop-in)
- National Space Centre
National Space Centre
Activity to be Announced
- 18:00-21:00 (drop-in)
- National Space Centre

Leicester Astronomical Society
Stargazing
- 18:00 - 21:00 (drop-in)
Meet the Leicester Astronomical Society to find out more about stargazing and to look through their telescopes.

*weather permitting

Limited availability (first come, first served basis): Bring your own telescope along and members of the Leicester Astronomical Society will happily offer telescope setting-up advice.

About Space Lates

All talks and activities are aimed at adults and families interested in science.
Children are welcome; however, parents/guardians need to decide if children are happy to attend accessible and engaging 30-minute talks.

You are free to explore our galleries throughout the night.
Please note that the Rocket Tower and Tetrastar Spaceport will not be open.

Hot food can be pre-ordered when purchasing your ticket.
Our café will be open throughout the evening.

Space Lates FAQs

No, this is an additional evening event that is exempt from the FREE Annual Pass upgrade offer.

This event is suitable for adults and families with an interest in space.

There are 400 free car parking spaces available on site. We are happy to call taxis for people and there is a bus stop to the 54 route within a 6 minute walk of the Centre.

Food and drink will not be allowed to be brought onto the premises

The National Space Centre – [email protected]

No, tickets are non transferable or refundable.

No, once a ticket is purchased no changes can be made.

Either a printed ticket, or a ticket on your phone or tablet (we like the non-printing option, it is better for the planet).

All tickets are non-refundable.