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Led Zeppelin: Fulldome Experience Matinee

Get ready to rock the dome.Our immersive Planetarium music experiences continue to push boundaries—blending legendary soundscapes with breathtaking 360° visuals. This autumn, we’re turning up the volume with a spectacular tribute to one of the greatest rock bands of all time: Led Zeppelin.Join us under the dome as one of our expert astronomers takes you on an awe-inspiring journey through the night sky, before you are transported off through time, space, and sound by the main event. There's a Whole Lotta Love for Zeppelin fans, whether you're reliving the glory days or discovering the band for the first time.Feel the music. See the magic. Sit back and strap in as 12 iconic tracks from Led Zeppelin explode across the domed ceiling in a fusion of surreal environments, abstract art, and mood-driven visuals. From Stairway to Heaven to Kashmir and Black Dog, this is a sonic journey like no other.Tickets are limited—don’t miss your chance to experience Led Zeppelin like never before.These special matinée screenings are open to anyone ages 13 and over. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+.NB: This spectacular fulldome experience is inspired by Led Zeppelin and their music, and as such, it contains non-astronomy content. It contains some flashing images and visuals which may cause some people to feel a sensation of movement. Gifting this experience?If you have bought this as a gift and would like a digital gift confirmation, please

Sun 12 AprGlasgow Science Centre

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Talks & LecturesHistory & Heritage

David Elder Lecture - Prof Isobel Hook

Supernovae, Advanced Telescopes and the Search for Dark EnergyProf. Isobel Hook, University of LancasterOver 25 years ago, two teams of astronomers discovered that the expansion of the Universe is accelerating. This discovery was based on careful measurements of exploding stars, or supernovae, and the unexpected result earned the Nobel Prize for physics in 2011. However, the cause of the accelerating expansion remains a mystery. One explanation is that the universe is being pushed apart by some mysterious "dark energy", acting against the pull of gravity.In this talk, I will describe the work that led to the original discovery of the accelerating expansion of the Universe and the technological advances that made it possible. I will then describe the latest advances in observations of supernovae and some recent, tantalising results on the nature of dark energy. Finally, I will discuss the exciting prospects and challenges for the future as several new telescopes come into operation, including the ESA Euclid mission, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory and the future European Extremely Large Telescope, which will be the biggest optical telescope in the World.About the Speaker Isobel Hook is a Professor of Astrophysics at Lancaster University. She gained her PhD from the University of Cambridge and went on to postdoctoral and at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in Germany.

Wed 22 AprGlasgow Science Centre

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