About Adelaide Planetarium
The Adelaide Planetarium is a public planetarium located on the University of South Australia's Mawson Lakes campus in the City of Salisbury, South Australia. Established in 1972, it features a domed theatre with digital projection presenting astronomy and space science programs. It is notable as one of Australia's major planetariums offering public shows, school education programs and community astronomy events, serving as a key science education facility for metropolitan Adelaide.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a domed theatre experience with immersive 360-degree astronomy shows projected onto the ceiling, covering topics such as the night sky, solar system, stars and space exploration. The venue is located within the university campus in a modern building with a foyer, seating theatre and small shop area. Public sessions include presenter-led shows, with opportunities for Q&A, and occasional special events and school holiday programs. The surrounding campus offers open grounds and lake walks.
Key highlights
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Immersive domed theatre with digital full-dome projection
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Regular public astronomy shows on Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons
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Educational programs for schools and community groups
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Presenter-led night sky tours and space science features
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Located on UniSA Mawson Lakes campus near Sir Douglas Mawson Lake